I12.9 ICD-10-CM Code: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
I12.9Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where I12.9 sits
- 1
Chapter 9
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- 2
Section
Hypertensive diseases (I10-I1A)
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Category I12
Hypertensive chronic kidney disease
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Code I12.9
Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Hypertensive chronic kidney disease NOS
- Hypertensive renal disease NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for I12.9.
Use additional code
- code to identify the stage of chronic kidney disease (N18.1-N18.4, N18.9)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for I12.9.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for I12.9.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code I12.9 mean?
I12.9 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease.”
Is I12.9 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, I12.9 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is I12.9 located in ICD-10-CM?
I12.9 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 I12.9?
Its listed inclusion terms are Hypertensive chronic kidney disease NOS; Hypertensive renal disease NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify the stage of chronic kidney disease (N18.1-N18.4, N18.9). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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