ICD-10 I16.0
Billable / SpecificHypertensive urgency
About ICD-10-CM I16.0
ICD-10-CM code I16.0 represents Hypertensive urgency. This is a billable/specific code in the Circulatory System chapter (block I16). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM I16.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for I16.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list I16.0 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing I16.0.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with I16.0
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 83880 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Testing CMS LCD
- 94762 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Noninvasive Ear or Pulse Oximetry For Oxygen Saturation CMS LCD
- 94760 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Noninvasive Ear or Pulse Oximetry For Oxygen Saturation CMS LCD
- 94761 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Noninvasive Ear or Pulse Oximetry For Oxygen Saturation CMS LCD
Convert I16.0 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| I16.0 | 4019 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To I16.0
Other codes in section I10-I1A (Hypertensive diseases).
ICD-10 I16.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code I16.0 billable? +
Yes, I16.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with I16.0? +
Procedures frequently paired with I16.0 include: 83880, 94762, 94760, 94761.
What ICD-9 codes does I16.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, I16.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 4019. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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