Billable Medical Code for Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 416.0
Code will be replaced by October 2015 and relabeled as ICD-10-CM 416.0.
The Short Description Is: Prim pulm hypertension.
Known As
Pulmonary hypertension is also known as primary pulmonary HTN, PRIMARY PULMONARY HYPERTENSION, and pulmonary HTN primary. This excludes pulmonary hypertension NOS (416.8) and secondary pulmonary hypertension (416.8). This applies to idiopathic pulmonary arteriosclerosis and pulmonary hypertension (essential) (idiopathic) (primary).
Pulmonary Hypertension Definition and Symptoms
Pulmonary hypertension is a high blood pressure condition that affects the arteries in the lung and the heart. This is caused by arteries that become narrowed or blocked and makes it difficult for blood to flow freely through, which raises your blood pressure. Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension are fatigue, swelling in the ankles, legs, and abdomen, bluish color to the lips, shortness of breath, and dizziness.