ICD-10-CM I15: Secondary hypertension

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for I15

Secondary hypertension

Coding Notes & Guidelines for I15

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

postprocedural hypertension (I97.3)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • secondary hypertension involving vessels of brain (I60-I69)
  • secondary hypertension involving vessels of eye (H35.0-)
Code Also

underlying condition

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for I15):

I15.0 - Renovascular hypertension I15.1 - Hypertension secondary to other renal disorders I15.2 - Hypertension secondary to endocrine disorders I15.8 - Other secondary hypertension I15.9 - Secondary hypertension, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code I15 (Secondary hypertension)

ICD-10-CM code I15 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM I15 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about I15 - Secondary hypertension. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Secondary hypertension.