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I1A.0

Billable code

Resistant hypertension

The ICD-10 code for resistant hypertension is I1A.0.

Clinical notes

Code first

This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. Coding convention requires the underlying (etiology) code to be sequenced first, with this code listed second.

  • specific type of existing hypertension, if known, such as:
  • essential hypertension (I10)
  • secondary hypertension (I15.-)

Also known as

Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.

  • Apparent treatment resistant hypertension
  • Treatment resistant hypertension
  • True resistant hypertension

Documentation support

General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.

Associated MS-DRGs

I1A.0 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.

Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.