Question 1

Is I10 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I10 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for essential (primary) hypertension. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code I10 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I10 represents Essential (primary) hypertension. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I10?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I10 is section:I10-I1A (Hypertensive diseases (I10-I1A)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from I10?

Accepted Answer

Code I10 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: hypertensive disease complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O10-O11, O13-O16). These conditions cannot be coded together with I10 as they represent different diagnoses.

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Is I10 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code I10 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I10?

What conditions are excluded from I10?

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