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ICD-10 Code I95.1: Orthostatic hypotension
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents orthostatic hypotension in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
9Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
block
I95-I99Other and unspecified disorders of the circulatory system
category
I95Hypotension
currentI95
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Hypotension, postural
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- neurogenic orthostatic hypotension [Shy-Drager] (G90.3)
- orthostatic hypotension due to drugs (I95.2)
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95913high
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 75181005high
Chronic orthostatic hypotension
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 61933008high
Hyperadrenergic postural hypotension
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 70247006high
Hypoadrenergic postural hypotension
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 58077008high
Hypotensive syncope
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 28651003high
Orthostatic hypotension
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 271648003high
Postural drop in blood pressure
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
I95.1
Common synonyms
Orthostatic hypotension
Frequently asked questions
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