I16.0

Hypertensive urgency

Billable Chapter 9

Code Information

ICD-10-CM CodeI16.0

Short DescriptionHypertensive urgency

Long DescriptionHypertensive urgency

BillableYes

ChapterChapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system

Parent CodeI16

Hierarchy Depth1

About I16.0

I16.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code representing hypertensive urgency.

ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) is the official system for assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures in the United States. This code is billable and can be used on medical claims.