Controlling High Blood Pressure - ICD-10-CM Quality Payment Program Measure
| Quality Measure | Description | High Priority | Submission Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controlling High Blood Pressure | Percentage of patients 18-85 years of age who had a diagnosis of essential hypertension starting before and continuing into, or starting during the first six months of the measurement period, and whose most recent blood pressure was adequately controlled (<140/90mmHg) during the measurement period. | YES | Claims, Electronic Health Record, Cms Webinterface, Registry |
Linked ICD-10 Codes
The following ICD-10-CM codes are linked to the quality measure controlling high blood pressure when used as part of a patient's medical record. This Quality Measure is part of Medicare's Quality Payment Program (QPP).
| ICD Code | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| I10 | Essential (primary) hypertension | Essential (primary) hypertension (I10) |