{"id":621,"date":"2020-09-08T22:31:08","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T02:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.billingncoding.com\/?p=621"},"modified":"2020-10-21T16:53:15","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T20:53:15","slug":"coding-hypotension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.billingncoding.com\/blog\/icd10-cm\/coding-hypotension\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the ICD 10 code for hypotension ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HypotensionWhen the physician simply documents \u201chypotension<\/em><\/strong>\u201d then your code selection would be I95.9 (Hypotension, unspecified)<\/a>. So, what is the ICD 10 code for hypotension ? It’s not that simple, with this article we will help you understand the different ICD 10 codes you can use to correctly code hypotension<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Blood pressure <\/strong>is the force blood applies against the wall of your blood vessels during the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle. The medical definition for hypotension<\/strong> <\/em>is when blood pressure is more lower than normal. That been said, you will find below some ICD 10 codes used for different types of Hypotension.<\/p>\n

ICD-10-CM codes related to Hypotension<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I95.0 Idiopathic hypotension<\/a>
\nI95.1 Orthostatic hypotension<\/a>
\nI95.2 Hypotension due to drugs<\/a>
\nI95.81 Postprocedural hypotension<\/a>
\nI95.89 Other hypotension<\/a><\/p>\n

Hypotension ICD 10 Coding Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Coders should not code based only on the physician\u2019s documentation of low blood pressure such as 90\/60, the physician must document orthostatic hypotension<\/em> along with vitals in order to use I95.1 (Orthostatic hypotension).<\/li>\n
  2. When the physician simply documents hypotension<\/em>, then your ICD 10 code selection would be I95.9 (Hypotension, unspecified<\/li>\n
  3. Excludes1 note in the ICD-10 code set says that I95.1 does not include neurogenic orthostatic hypotension [Shy-Drager](G90.3), or orthostatic hypotension due to drugs (I95.2)<\/li>\n
  4. The physician should include documentation so the coder can identify if the hypotension is idiopathic, due to a drug, orthostatic, or hypotension due to another condition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Always remember the Coder Golden Rule: If it was not documented, it was not done<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Other facts about Blood pressure<\/h2>\n

    Blood pressure is recorded by two numbers. The first and higher of the two is a measure of systolic pressure, or the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood. The second number measures diastolic pressure, or the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.<\/p>\n

    There are two types of hypotension:<\/h4>\n
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    1. Primary (essential) hypotension: This is a permanent reduction in blood pressure without an exact cause. It is most commonly found in young and slim women.<\/li>\n
    2. Secondary hypotension: In the much rarer secondary hypotension, the low blood pressure arises from illnesses or side effects or overdoses of medication.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Disorders<\/strong>\u00a0that can cause low blood pressure include:<\/h4>\n