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Here’s How to Code Orthostatic Hypotension Correctly

Published on Fri Jul 11, 2025

Question: My cardiologist documented that the patient has orthostatic hypotension. What’s the correct ICD-10-CM code to report? Alaska Subscriber Answer: If the cardiologist has clearly documented orthostatic hypotension, you should report I95.1 (Orthostatic hypotension). What it means: Orthostatic hypotension, also known as “postural hypotension,” is a condition where the patient’s blood pressure drops significantly when moving from sitting or lying down [...]
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