Wiki Hypertension - Ok so these hypertension

[Dorthi]

Ok so these hypertension codes are kicking my butt this morning. If I want to code for hypertension malignant without heart failure, previously 402.00, what would I use I have been trying to figure it out and it is directing me to I10 but I do not feel that would be the correct one because when I look for the 401.9 it directs me there as well. Can they fall under the same code for 10?

Please any input would be great!

 

[espressoguy]

I10 is the correct code for both benign & malignant hypertension.

 

[CodingKing]

I10 is the best part about ICD-10. That's usually the first one you will memorize for obvious reasons and no more dealing with malignant vs benign.