I12.0
✓ BillableHypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • hypertension due to kidney disease (I15.0, I15.1)
- • renovascular hypertension (I15.0)
- • secondary hypertension (I15.-)
📋 Code Instructions
direct- • code to identify the stage of chronic kidney disease (N18.5, N18.6)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code I12.0 represents hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease. This code falls under the Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that I12.0 has 3 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code I12.0?
ICD-10-CM code I12.0 is "Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99).
Is I12.0 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, I12.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with I12.0?
I12.0 has 3 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can I12.0 be coded with other codes?
I12.0 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in I12
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)