What is the ICD-10 code for orthostatic hypotension?

The ICD-10 code for orthostatic hypotension is I95.1, used when hypotension is confirmed by positional BP measurements and symptoms.

How is drug-induced hypotension coded?

Drug-induced hypotension is coded as I95.2, with an additional code for the specific drug causing the effect.

ICD-10 Coding for Hypotension(I95.1, I95.0, I95.2)

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Explore ICD-10 coding for hypotension, including orthostatic and drug-induced types. Learn documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Low Blood PressureOrthostatic HypotensionPostural Hypotension

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Hypotension

I00-I99Primary Range

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

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Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
I95.1	Orthostatic hypotension	Use when hypotension is confirmed by positional BP measurements and symptoms are present.	Orthostatic BP measurements showing ≥20 mmHg SBP or ≥10 mmHg DBP drop within 3 minutes of standing Symptoms such as dizziness or syncope
I95.2	Hypotension due to drugs	Use when hypotension is caused by a drug, with a clear temporal relationship.	Temporal relationship between drug initiation and BP drop
I95.81	Hypotension of hemodialysis	Use when hypotension occurs during or shortly after dialysis.	BP drop during or after dialysis session
I95.89	Other specified hypotension	Use when hypotension is specified but does not fit other categories.	Exclusion of secondary causes
I95.9	Hypotension, unspecified	Use only when no specific cause of hypotension is documented.	BP <90/60 without documented cause

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Orthostatic hypotension

I95.1Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Hypotension due to drugsI95.2

Orthostatic hypotensionI95.1

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Hypotension.

Vague documentation of 'low BP'

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis, Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards, Financial: Potential for denied claims

Mitigation

Educate clinicians on documentation requirements, Use templates for consistent documentation

Using unspecified codes when specifics are available

Impact

Reimbursement: May affect DRG assignments and risk adjustment scores, Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of health data

Mitigation

Query provider for clarification if the cause isn't documented

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

Frequent use of I95.9 can trigger audits

Mitigation

Ensure specific causes are documented and coded

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with I95.1.

Primary Code

I95.1

Orthostatic hypotension

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ICD-10 Coding for Hypotension(I95.1, I95.0, I95.2)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for orthostatic hypotension?

How is drug-induced hypotension coded?

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