I16.9 – Hypertensive crisis, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hypertensive diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I16.9

Code: I16.9 (claims format: I169)
Description: Hypertensive crisis, unspecified
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: I16

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

I16 – Hypertensive crisis

Code also:

any identified hypertensive disease (I10-I15, I1A)

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 I16.9

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

Hypertension, hypertensive, crisis

Related codes in I16

I16.0 – Hypertensive urgencyBillable
I16.1 – Hypertensive emergencyBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I16.9?

I16.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for hypertensive crisis, unspecified, in the block I10-I1A (Hypertensive diseases).

Is I16.9 a billable code?

Yes. I16.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does I16.9 belong to?

It belongs to category I16 – Hypertensive crisis.

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.