In the context of ICD-10-CM, where can a classification for hypertension be found?

Hypertension is classified within the ICD-10-CM coding system, but it does not have a distinct table solely dedicated to it. Instead, hypertension is categorized under specific codes that can be found throughout the manual in various locations, primarily under the section for diseases of the circulatory system. While there are coding guidelines and instruction for hypertension within the classification dashboard, a centralized or specific table does not exist as it does for some other conditions.

This means that coders must refer to the relevant sections and chapters to find the appropriate codes for different types of hypertension, such as essential hypertension, secondary hypertension, or hypertensive heart disease, which are integrated but not isolated in a specific table format. This directly reflects the organizational style of ICD-10-CM, where many related conditions are presented under broader categories rather than being singled out in their own tables.