ICD-10-CM · R03.0
ICD-10 R03.0: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Elevated BP not yet meeting HTN criteria.
Code
R03.0
Category
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical findings (R00-R99)
Clinical context
Elevated BP not yet meeting HTN criteria.
Documentation requirements
- BP readings
Common related procedures
- Ambulatory monitoring
Common payer denial patterns
- Watchful waiting often
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 R03.0 mean?
Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
When is this code documented?
Elevated BP not yet meeting HTN criteria.
What documentation supports this code?
BP readings.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Watchful waiting often.
Related diagnoses
Sources
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