A 65-year-old woman is seen by her cardiologist for preoperative evaluation for clearance for gallbladder removal due to gallstones. Her hypertension is noted by the cardiologist. Her hypertension is managed with medication.Diagnosis codes are reported Z01.810, K80.20, I10.
What is Diagnosis codes?
The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) is the official name for diagnosis codes such as the ICD-10-CM. These codes describe a person's illness or medical condition.
If you need to look up the ICD code for a specific diagnosis or confirm the meaning of an ICD code, go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website and use their free searchable database of current ICD-10 codes.
