2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 572.3
Portal hypertension
- 2015
- Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
- Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015
- 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).
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
Clinical Information
- A disorder characterized by an increase in blood pressure in the portal venous system
- Abnormal increase of resistance to blood flow within the hepatic portal system, frequently seen in liver cirrhosis and conditions with obstruction of the portal vein
- Abnormally increased pressure in the portal venous system, frequently seen in cirrhosis of the liver and other conditions causing obstruction of the portal vein
- High blood pressure in the vein that carries blood to the liver from the stomach, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder. It is usually caused by a block in the blood flow through the liver due to cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver
- Increased blood pressure in the portal venous system. It is most commonly caused by cirrhosis. Other causes include portal vein thrombosis, budd-chiari syndrome, and right heart failure. Complications include ascites, esophageal varices, encephalopathy, and splenomegaly
Use Additional
- Use additional code for any associated complications, such as:
- portal hypertensive gastropathy (537.89
)
venous pressure 459.89
