ICD Code I10-I1A
ICD code I10-I1A is used to classify and identify different types of hypertension and related cardiovascular conditions in healthcare records.
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What is ICD diagnosis code I10-I1A
ICD code I10-I1A is a range of codes used to classify different types of hypertensive diseases, including essential (primary) hypertension and related conditions.
When to use ICD code I10-I1A
1. Persistent elevation of systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg on at least two separate occasions
2. Absence of secondary causes for elevated blood pressure
3. No evidence of acute end-organ damage at the time of diagnosis
4. May be asymptomatic or present with symptoms such as headache, dizziness, or visual disturbances
5. Blood pressure readings obtained in a clinical setting, confirmed by ambulatory or home monitoring if necessary
6. Patient age typically ≥18 years
Billable CPT codes for ICD code I10-I1A
Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD codes I10-I1A include:
99201-99215 (Evaluation and Management services)
93000-93010 (Electrocardiogram)
36415 (Collection of venous blood)
80048, 80053 (Basic and comprehensive metabolic panels)
81000-81003 (Urinalysis)
96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)
99406-99407 (Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling)
99495-99496 (Transitional care management)
93784-93790 (Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring)
93040-93042 (Rhythm ECG)
94760-94762 (Noninvasive oxygen saturation)
G0402, G0438, G0439 (Medicare annual wellness visits)
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