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Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 997.91
Complications affecting other specified body systems not elsewhere classified hypertension
  • Short description: SURG COMP - HYPERTENSION.
  • ICD-9-CM 997.91 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 997.91 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 997.91 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM I97.3 Postprocedural hypertension
Approximate Synonyms
  • HTN complication after surgery
  • Hypertension complication after surgery
  • Hypertensive disorder, systemic arterial
  • Postoperative hypertension
997.91 Excludes
 997.9 ICD9Data.com 997.99 
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