Question 1

Is I27.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I27.0 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for primary pulmonary hypertension. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code I27.0 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I27.0 represents Primary pulmonary 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

When was ICD-10 code I27.0 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code I27.0 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I27.0?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I27.0 is I27 (Other pulmonary heart diseases). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from I27.0?

Accepted Answer

Code I27.0 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn (P29.30); pulmonary hypertension NOS (I27.20); secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension (I27.21) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with I27.0 as they represent different diagnoses.

I27.02026

Excludes14Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Notes4Additional information

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Related Clinical Codes1Manifestation & etiology relationships

Excluded By1Codes that exclude this one

Is I27.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code I27.0 mean?

When was ICD-10 code I27.0 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I27.0?

What conditions are excluded from I27.0?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code I27.0?

How common is hospitalization for I27.0?