I16.0 — Hypertensive urgency

I16.0

ICD-10 Chapter 9: Circulatory System — illustrative image — Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system (I00–I99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Hypertensive urgency is a severe rise in blood pressure without signs of acute organ damage.

Also called: hypertensive urgency.

When this code is used

Used for hypertensive urgency.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code I16.0 belongs to Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system, which covers codes I00–I99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Learn more about this condition

Condition guide: Hypertension

Related symptoms

Headache

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code I16.0?

I16.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Hypertensive urgency”. Hypertensive urgency is a severe rise in blood pressure without signs of acute organ damage.

When is code I16.0 used?

Used for hypertensive urgency. It belongs to Chapter 9 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the circulatory system).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.