by Keeley Mertz
Published 2 years ago
Updated 1 year ago
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ICD-10 uses only a single code for individuals who meet criteria for hypertension and do not have comorbid heart or kidney disease. That code is I10, Essential (primary) hypertension.
Is there a hypertension table in ICD-10?
In ICD-10, the diagnosis codes are simplified and the hypertension table is no longer necessary. The concept of controlled and uncontrolled are not a part of the coding choice, although good clinical documentation should include the status of the patient and the type of hypertension being treated.Apr 1, 2015
What is the ICD-10 code for permissive hypertension?
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM I15.9 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I15.
What are the differential diagnosis of hypertension?
Differential Diagnosis
Hyperaldosteronism, coarctation of the aorta, renal artery stenosis, chronic kidney disease, and aortic valve disease should always be kept in the differential.Feb 14, 2022
What is ICD-10 code I15?
ICD-10 code I15 for Secondary hypertension is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .