Find information on hypertension with chronic kidney disease, including clinical documentation tips, ICD-10 codes (I12.0, N18), medical coding guidelines, and healthcare resources. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and management of hypertensive chronic kidney disease for optimal patient care. Explore resources for healthcare professionals on renal hypertension and chronic kidney disease stage classification. Understand the connection between high blood pressure and CKD, and find information on related complications and comorbidities.
Also known as
Hypertensive chronic kidney disease
Hypertension with stage 1-5 chronic kidney disease.
Hypertensive heart and CKD
Hypertensive heart disease complicating CKD.
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease stages 1-5, unspecified.
Essential (primary) hypertension
High blood pressure without a known secondary cause.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the hypertension documented as secondary?
Yes
Due to CKD?
No
Is CKD documented?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Hypertension with CKD |
Hypertensive CKD stage 3 |
Renal hypertension |
Coding CKD without specifying the stage (e.g., I-V) leads to inaccurate DRG assignment and reimbursement.
Failing to code hypertensive nephrosclerosis (I12.0) when present with hypertension and CKD impacts severity reflection.
Coding CKD based on elevated creatinine without confirmatory diagnostic testing lacks clinical validation and can trigger audits.
Patient presents with hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Blood pressure consistently elevated above target goal of less than 13080 mmHg despite adherence to prescribed antihypertensive therapy including a thiazide diuretic and an ACE inhibitor. Laboratory results demonstrate elevated serum creatinine and decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), consistent with stage 3 chronic kidney disease. Patient reports no specific complaints of edema, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Review of systems otherwise unremarkable. Physical examination reveals no peripheral edema, carotid bruits, or other significant findings. Assessment: Hypertension, uncontrolled; Chronic Kidney Disease, stage 3. Plan: Optimize antihypertensive regimen by adding a calcium channel blocker. Emphasize importance of lifestyle modifications including dietary sodium restriction, weight management, and regular exercise. Monitor kidney function with regular serum creatinine and eGFR measurements. Educate patient on the importance of medication adherence and potential complications of hypertension and chronic kidney disease including cardiovascular disease and end-stage renal disease. Referral to nephrology for co-management is recommended. Follow-up scheduled in 4 weeks to reassess blood pressure control and kidney function. ICD-10 codes: I12.9, N39.0. Medical billing codes will be determined based on services provided.