What is unspecified essential hypertension?

Primary (essential) hypertension is high blood pressure that is multi-factorial and doesn’t have one distinct cause. It’s also known as idiopathic or essential hypertension. Above-normal blood pressure is typically anything over 120/80 mmHg. This means that the pressure inside your arteries is higher than it should be.

What is the ICD 10 code unspecified essential hypertension?

401.9 – Unspecified essential hypertension | ICD-10-CM.

What stage is essential hypertension?

Normal: SBP less than 120 and DBP less than 80mmHg; Elevated: SBP 120 to 129 and DBP less than 80mmHg; Stage 1 hypertension: SBP 130 to 139 or DBP 80 to 89mmHg; Stage 2 hypertension: SBP greater than or equal to 140 mmHg or greater than or equal to 90 mmHg.

What are the symptoms of essential hypertension?

If essential hypertension is not diagnosed, the condition has the potential to worsen and create heart or kidney problems. Sometimes, people with essential hypertension may experience headaches, dizziness and blurred vision, but these symptoms are unlikely to occur until blood pressure reaches very high levels.

What does I10 mean in medical terms?

ICD-Code I10 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Essential (Primary) Hypertension. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 401.

What are the JNC 8 guidelines for hypertension?

Patients should be treated to a target systolic pressure of less than 150 mm Hg and a target diastolic pressure of less than 90 mm Hg. Treatment does not need to be adjusted if it results in a systolic pressure lower than 140 mm Hg, as long as it is not associated with adverse effects on health or quality of life.

What is the most common cause of essential hypertension?

Essential hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that has no clearly identifiable cause, but is thought to be linked to genetics, poor diet, lack of exercise and obesity. It is by far the most common form of high blood pressure, affecting the majority of those who experience hypertension.