Resolved Secondary Hypertension

[ViktoriyaR_11646]

Hello,

Is there ever a case where Dx code I10 (Essential (primary) hypertension) would ever be billed with Dx category I15.- (Secondary Hypertension)?

Thank you,

 

[Alicia]

Most of the time the providers do not tell us why a person has hyptertension HTN and it is coded I10. If we are told the source vs the type you use I15 codes.
If the HTN is d/t being overweight or smoking- I15.8
I15._ Secondary HTN
High blood pressure (hypertension) may be due to an underlying medical condition. Specify the condition leading to hypertension as:

• renovascular: renal artery obstruction or compression
• other renal disorders: non-renalvascular
• endocrine disorders: related to endocrine system
• other: the documentation describes a condition which is not explained by other codes in this category
• unspecified: when the documentation does not contain enough information to indicate the causal condition

 

[Alicia]

Here is a site that lists some causes of HTN:

High blood pressure (hypertension) - Causes

Find out what can increase your risk of high blood pressure and what the known underlying causes are.

www.nhs.uk