What is the ICD-10 code for hypertensive disorder?

The ICD-10 code for essential hypertension is I10. For hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, use I11.0. For hypertensive chronic kidney disease, use I12.9.

How do you code hypertensive heart disease?

Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure is coded as I11.0. Ensure to document the type of heart failure and its relation to hypertension.

ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Disorder(I10, I11.0, I12.9)

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Comprehensive guide to ICD-10 coding for hypertensive disorders, including essential hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, and hypertensive chronic kidney disease.

Also known as:

High Blood PressureHypertension

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Hypertensive Disorder

I00-I99Primary Range

Diseases of the circulatory system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
I10	Essential (primary) hypertension	Use when hypertension is diagnosed without any associated organ damage.	Two separate BP readings >140/90 mmHg
I11.0	Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure	Use when heart failure is present and attributed to hypertension.	Echocardiogram showing left ventricular hypertrophy BNP >400 pg/mL
I12.9	Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease	Use when CKD stages 1-4 are present with hypertension.	eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m² Proteinuria

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Essential (primary) hypertension

I10Billable

Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

I11.0Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Secondary hypertensionI15

Heart failure, unspecifiedI50.9

Chronic kidney disease, stage 5N18.5

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Hypertensive Disorder.

Using I10 when organ damage is present.

Impact

Clinical: Misrepresentation of patient's condition., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Review patient records for any organ damage before coding.

Incorrect sequencing of hypertensive heart disease and heart failure codes.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect sequencing can lead to lower DRG reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Always code I11.0 before I50.- codes.

Hypertensive disorder coding

Impact

Risk of incorrect code sequencing and documentation.

Mitigation

Regular training on ICD-10 guidelines and documentation standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with I10.

Primary Code

I10

Essential (primary) hypertension

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ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Disorder(I10, I11.0, I12.9)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypertensive disorder?

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