What is the ICD-10 code for orthostatic hypotension?

The ICD-10 code for orthostatic hypotension is I95.1, used when there is a documented BP drop of ≥20 mmHg systolic or ≥10 mmHg diastolic within 3 minutes of standing.

How is POTS coded in ICD-10?

POTS is coded as G90.A in ICD-10, applicable when there is a sustained heart rate increase of ≥30 bpm upon standing without significant BP drop.

ICD-10 Coding for Orthostatic Conditions(G90.A, I95.1, E86.0)

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Explore ICD-10 coding for orthostatic conditions, including POTS and orthostatic hypotension. Learn about documentation requirements and coding strategies.

Also known as:

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia SyndromeOrthostatic Hypotension

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Orthostatic Conditions

G00-G99Primary Range

Diseases of the nervous 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
G90.A	Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)	Use for POTS with HR increase ≥30 bpm and no significant BP drop	Tilt table test showing HR increase ≥30 bpm Exclusion of anemia hyperthyroidism
I95.1	Orthostatic hypotension	Use for documented BP drop with symptoms upon standing	Orthostatic vitals showing BP drop Exclude drug causes

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome [POTS]

G90.ABillable

Orthostatic hypotension

I95.1Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Orthostatic hypotensionI95.1

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndromeG90

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Orthostatic Conditions.

Failure to document HR increase for POTS

Impact

Clinical: Misdiagnosis of POTS, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Potential claim denials

Mitigation

Ensure HR increase is documented, Use tilt table test results

Coding I95.1 without BP documentation

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential denial of claims, Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data

Mitigation

Query for orthostatic vitals

Orthostatic Vitals Documentation

Impact

Incomplete documentation of BP measurements

Mitigation

Standardize orthostatic vitals recording

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with G90.A.

Primary Code

G90.A

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome [POTS]

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ICD-10 Coding for Orthostatic Conditions(G90.A, I95.1, E86.0)

Documentation & Coding Risks

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What is the ICD-10 code for orthostatic hypotension?

How is POTS coded in ICD-10?

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