Hypertension: Key coding considerations

One of the primary changes for coding for hypertension in the International Classification of Diseases-10th Revision (ICD-10) is that providers no longer will have to document whether the patient’s hypertension is benign or malignant.

Hypertension is a condition that can exist for years without any signs or symptoms. Below are the ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnosis codes for hypertension and associated conditions.  

-Written by Renee Dowling

NEXT: Sources and resources

Sources

• American Heart Association. Understand your risk for high blood pressure. Accessed March 12, 2015.

• American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Statistical fact sheet 2015 update: Accessed March 21, 2015.

• James PA, Oparil S, Carter BL, et al. 2014 evidence-based guideline for the management of high blood pressure in adults: report from the panel members appointed to the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8). JAMA. 2014;311(5):507-520.

• United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. High blood pressure fact sheet.  Accessed March 12, 2015.

• United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Million Hearts recognizes 2014 hypertension control champions. Press release.. February 24, 2015. Accessed March 12, 2015.

• United States Department of Health and Human Services. Million Hearts. Resources.  Accessed March 12, 2015.

• Weber MA, Schiffrin EL, White WB, et al. Clinical practice guidelines for the management of hypertension in the community: a statement by the American Society of Hypertension and the International Society of Hypertension. J Clin Hypertens. 2014;16(1):14-26.

Patient Education Resources

• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
  Talk with your provider about high blood pressure

• American Heart Association:
  High blood pressure http://bit.ly/1fFTYsN

• United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
  High blood pressure educational materials for patients