icd-10 code for chronic hypertension in pregnancy

by Alize Hettinger DDS 4 min read

2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O13.9 Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, unspecified trimester Billable/Specific Code Maternity Dx (12-55 years) Female Dx ICD-10-CM Coding Rules O13.9 is applicable to maternity patients aged 12 - 55 years inclusive. O13.9 is applicable to female patients.

Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, unspecified trimester. O13. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

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What is the ICD 10 code for hypertension during pregnancy?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O10.21 Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy Pre-existing hyp chronic kidney disease comp pregnancy ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I12.9 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

How to manage pregnancy induced hypertension?

Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy, third trimester Pre-exist hyp chronic kidney disease comp preg, third tri ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O10.31 Pre-existing hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy Pre-exist hyp heart and chronic kidney disease comp preg

What is the ICD 10 code for high risk pregnancy?

Hypertension in Pregnancy Codes (ICD 10) Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. O10.011. O10.012. O10.013. O10.019. O10.02. O10.03. O10.111.

What is the ICD 10 code for obesity during pregnancy?

Eclampsia (high blood pressure and protein in urine) in pregnancy; Eclampsia in pregnancy; Eclampsia with pre-existing hypertension - not delivered; Eclampsia with preexisting hypertension in pregnancy. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O15.00. Eclampsia complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimester.

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How do you code chronic hypertension in pregnancy?

Chronic Hypertension preexisting hypertension in pregnancy. Code 642.1x includes hypertension secondary to renal disease complicating pregnancy. A code from category 405 will be assigned as a secondary diagnosis to identify the type of secondary hypertension present.Feb 19, 2007

What is the ICD 10 code for chronic hypertension?

That code is I10, Essential (primary) hypertension. As in ICD-9, this code includes “high blood pressure” but does not include elevated blood pressure without a diagnosis of hypertension (that would be ICD-10 code R03. 0).

What is chronic hypertension in pregnancy?

Chronic hypertension in pregnancy is defined by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) as blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg systolic and/or 90 mm Hg diastolic before pregnancy or, in recognition that many women seek medical care only once pregnant, before 20 weeks of gestation, use of antihypertensive ...Mar 18, 2014

What is pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy?

In pregnant women, chronic hypertension (also called preexisting hypertension) can be defined as hypertension known to be present before conception or first recognized before 20 weeks of gestation.Jan 31, 2022

What is the ICD-10 code for hypertension with CKD?

Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease. I12. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified hypertension?

401.9 - Unspecified essential hypertension | ICD-10-CM.

What is considered chronic hypertension?

Chronic Hypertension is the term for having high blood pressure and increases your risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or kidney disease.

What is the difference between chronic hypertension and gestational hypertension?

Chronic Hypertension– Women who have high blood pressure (over 140/90) before pregnancy, early in pregnancy (before 20 weeks), or continue to have it after delivery. Gestational Hypertension– High blood pressure that develops after week 20 in pregnancy and goes away after delivery.

Which classification of hypertension in pregnancy is no longer recommended?

The use of automated BP measuring devices is not recommended because they tend to under-record BP and they are unreliable in pre-eclampsia [2]. Hypertension disorders in pregnancy (HDP) are classified into mild HTN (systolic BP 140-159 mmHg and/or diastolic BP 90-109 mmHg) or severe HTN (BP ≥160/110 mmHg) [1].Sep 18, 2019

What is pre-existing hypertension?

Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium and O11. – Pre-existing hypertension with pre-eclampsia are both specific to pre-existing hypertension. Term tips: Pre-existing means that the mother had the condition prior to pregnancy. If you like sources for your terms, you’ll find that definition ...

Why do you need to code for pre-existing heart disease?

Just like in non-obstetric cases, coding for pre-existing hypertensive heart disease and kidney disease in pregnancy requires some extra care because you have to identify the type of heart or kidney disease. Check out these subcategories and the “use additional code” notes that accompany them:

When to use O11.-?

Category O11.- applies when the patient has pre-existing hypertension with pre-eclampsia. When you report a code from O11.-, you should use an additional code from O10.- to identify the type of hypertension.

Is hypertension a common diagnosis?

Hypertension is a common diagnosis, so a lot of specialties have to understand the rules for coding this condition. Obstetrics coders have to go one step further for hypertension and learn the specific rules for coding pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy, which is our focus today.

What is the difference between pre-eclampsia and eclampsia?

Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are disorders of pregnancy involving high blood pressure and organ damage. Kidney damage is often detected after testing for proteinuria, or urine in the blood. Eclampsia also involves seizures.

Who is Deborah Marsh?

Deborah Marsh, JD, MA, CPC, CHONC, has explored the ins and outs of multiple specialties, particularly radiology, cardiology, and oncology. She also has assisted with developing online medical coding tools designed to get accurate data to coders faster. Deborah received her Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification from AAPC in 2004 and her Certified Hematology and Oncology Coder (CHONC) credential in 2010.

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