I15.0 – Renovascular hypertension

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hypertensive diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I15.0

Code: I15.0 (claims format: I150)
Description: Renovascular hypertension
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 9. Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
Block: I10-I1A Hypertensive diseases
Parent codes: I15

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

I15 – Secondary hypertension

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

Block I10-I1A

Excludes1 (not coded here):

neonatal hypertension (P29.2)
primary pulmonary hypertension (I27.0)

Excludes2 (not included here):

hypertensive disease complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O10-O11, O13-O16)

Use additional code:

code to identify:
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

Index terms for I15.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in I15

I15.1 – Hypertension secondary to other renal disordersBillable
I15.2 – Hypertension secondary to endocrine disordersBillable
I15.8 – Other secondary hypertensionBillable
I15.9 – Secondary hypertension, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I15.0?

I15.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for renovascular hypertension, in the block I10-I1A (Hypertensive diseases).

Is I15.0 a billable code?

Yes. I15.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does I15.0 belong to?

It belongs to category I15 – Secondary hypertension.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.