Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 572.3
Portal hypertension
  • ICD-9-CM 572.3 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 572.3 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: 572.3 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM K76.6 Portal hypertension
Approximate Synonyms
  • Portal HTN
  • Portal hypertensive gastropathy
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 572.3:
  • Increase, increased
    • venous pressure 459.89
      • portal 572.3
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