ICD-10-CM · I12.9
ICD-10 I12.9: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1-4 CKD
HTN driving CKD progression.
Code
I12.9
Category
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
Clinical context
HTN driving CKD progression.
Documentation requirements
- HTN and CKD both documented
- eGFR stage
- Linkage between HTN and renal
Common related procedures
- 82570 creatinine
- 82043 microalbumin
- 99214
Common payer denial patterns
- Pair with N18.x CKD stage code
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 I12.9 mean?
Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1-4 CKD
When is this code documented?
HTN driving CKD progression.
What documentation supports this code?
HTN and CKD both documented; eGFR stage; Linkage between HTN and renal.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Pair with N18.x CKD stage code.
Related diagnoses
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