I27.0 – Primary pulmonary hypertension

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I27.0
Code
I27.0 (claims format: I270)
Description
Primary pulmonary 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
I26-I28 Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation
Parent codes
I27

Notes for I27.0

Applicable to:
  • Heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension
  • Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
  • Primary group 1 pulmonary hypertension
  • Primary pulmonary arterial hypertension
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn (P29.30)
  • pulmonary hypertension NOS (I27.20)
  • secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension (I27.21)
  • secondary pulmonary hypertension (I27.29)

Index terms for I27.0

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

Related codes in I27

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I27.0?

I27.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for primary pulmonary hypertension, in the block I26-I28 (Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation).

Is I27.0 a billable code?

Yes. I27.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does I27.0 belong to?

It belongs to category I27 – Other pulmonary heart diseases.

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.