ICD-10 I27.24
Billable / Specific HCC v28: 85Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
About ICD-10-CM I27.24
ICD-10-CM code I27.24 represents Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. This is a billable/specific code in the Circulatory System chapter (block I27). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM I27.24 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for I27.24
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
I27.24 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 85). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under I27.24. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Group 4 pulmonary hypertension
Coding Notes
Code Also
- associated pulmonary embolism, if applicable (I26.-, I27.82)
Medicare Advantage HCC Impact
Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.
Medicare LCD Coverage for I27.24
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list I27.24 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing I27.24.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with I27.24
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To I27.24
Other codes in section I26-I28 (Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation).
ICD-10 I27.24, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code I27.24 billable? +
Yes, I27.24 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to I27.24? +
ICD-10 I27.24 includes: Group 4 pulmonary hypertension.
Does I27.24 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +
Yes. I27.24 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 85. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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