I15

Non-billable

Secondary hypertension

I15 is the ICD-10-CM code for Secondary hypertension. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as I15.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
I00-I99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • postprocedural hypertension (I97.3)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • secondary hypertension involving vessels of brain (I60-I69)
  • secondary hypertension involving vessels of eye (H35.0-)

Notes

  • underlying condition

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I15?
I15 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Secondary hypertension". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
Is I15 a billable code?
No — I15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as I15.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of I15?
I15 has 5 more specific child codes, including I15.0, I15.1, I15.2.
What is excluded from I15?
Excludes1 (not coded here): postprocedural hypertension (I97.3).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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