I12 ICD-10-CM Code: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
I12Hypertensive chronic kidney disease
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where I12 sits
- 1
Chapter 9
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- 2
Section
Hypertensive diseases (I10-I1A)
- 3
Category I12
Hypertensive chronic kidney disease
- 4
Code I12
Hypertensive chronic kidney disease
Codes under I12
I12 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for I12.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for I12.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for I12.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- hypertension due to kidney disease (I15.0, I15.1)
- renovascular hypertension (I15.0)
- secondary hypertension (I15.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- acute kidney failure (N17.-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code I12 mean?
I12 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Hypertensive chronic kidney disease.”
Is I12 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. I12 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is I12 located in ICD-10-CM?
I12 is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Hypertensive diseases (I10-I1A) (I10–I1A), under category I12, Hypertensive chronic kidney disease.
What coding notes are listed for I12?
No inclusion terms are listed for I12 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: hypertension due to kidney disease (I15.0, I15.1); renovascular hypertension (I15.0); secondary hypertension (I15.-). Excludes2 notes: acute kidney failure (N17.-).