I13.10: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

I13.10, hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 12 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 42 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0278 (Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective…), J0153 (Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any…), J1250 (Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg). The articles come from 7 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.

HCPCS Level II codes with I13.10 as a covered diagnosis

CodeDescriptionMedicare coverageDMEPOS fee 2026 (state range)Articles listing it
G0278Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation (list separately in addition to primary procedure)Carrier judgment—4
J0153Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds)Special coverage instructions apply—4
J1250Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—4
J1245Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—4
J0881Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use)Special coverage instructions apply—3
J0885Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 unitsSpecial coverage instructions apply—3
Q5106Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 unitsSpecial coverage instructions apply—3
J0882Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (for esrd on dialysis)Special coverage instructions apply—3
Q5105Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for esrd on dialysis), 100 unitsSpecial coverage instructions apply—3
J0890Injection, peginesatide, 0.1 mg (for esrd on dialysis)Carrier judgment—3
Q4081Injection, epoetin alfa, 100 units (for esrd on dialysis)Special coverage instructions apply—3
J0888Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for non esrd use)Special coverage instructions apply—2
J0887Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis)Special coverage instructions apply—2
J0461Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—3
J0280Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—3
A9700Supply of injectable contrast material for use in echocardiography, per studySpecial coverage instructions apply—3
G0269Placement of occlusive device into either a venous or arterial access site, post surgical or interventional procedure (e.g., angioseal plug, vascular plug)Special coverage instructions apply—2
J3490Unclassified drugsSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
J2785Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mgCarrier judgment—2
Q9957Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per mlCarrier judgment—2
Q9956Injection, octafluoropropane microspheres, per mlCarrier judgment—2
C8921Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; completeSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8922Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; follow-up or limited studySpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8923Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, complete, without spectral or color doppler echocardiographySpecial coverage instructions apply—2
C8924Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, follow-up or limited studySpecial coverage instructions apply—2

17 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.

Medicare policy articles listing I13.10

A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.

Other I13 diagnoses (Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease)

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover I13.10 (Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without…)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 12 Medicare billing and coding articles list I13.10 as a covered diagnosis for 42 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.

Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 I13.10?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0278 (Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective…, 4 articles); J0153 (Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any…, 4 articles); J1250 (Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg, 4 articles); J1245 (Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg, 4 articles); J0881 (Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use), 3 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

Which Medicare policy articles list I13.10?

A56682 (Billing and Coding: Diagnostic Abdominal Aortography and Renal Angiography); A56795 (Billing and Coding: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs)); A57183 (Billing and Coding: Cardiovascular Stress Testing, Including Exercise and/or Pharmacological Stress and Stress Echocardiography), and 9 more articles.

What is ICD-10-CM code I13.10?

I13.10 is the ICD-10-CM code for hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease, in category I13 (Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease), chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system.

Next steps

Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.

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