I16.1
BillableHypertensive emergency
I16.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hypertensive emergency. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
Use additional code
- •code, if applicable, to identify specific organ dysfunction, such as:
- •acute kidney injury (N17.-)
- •acute myocardial infarction (I21.-)
- •acute pulmonary edema (left and/or right ventricular failure) (J81.0, I50.-)
- •aortic dissection (I71.0-)
- •cerebral hemorrhage (I60.-. I61.-, I62.-)
- •cerebral infarction (I63.-)
- •eclampsia (O15.-)
- •hypertensive encephalopathy (I67.4)
- •seizure (R56.9)
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
Look up another ICD-10 code or condition