I95.1 — Orthostatic hypotension

I95.1

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

What this code means

Orthostatic hypotension is a fall in blood pressure on standing up, causing light-headedness or fainting.

Also called: orthostatic hypotension, postural hypotension.

When this code is used

Used for orthostatic hypotension.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code I95.1 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.

Related symptoms

Dizziness

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code I95.1?

I95.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Orthostatic hypotension”. Orthostatic hypotension is a fall in blood pressure on standing up, causing light-headedness or fainting.

When is code I95.1 used?

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

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