I95.1

Applicable To

• Hypotension, postural

Approximate Synonyms

• Orthostatic hypotension low blood pressure upright)

• Syncope fainting) due to orthostatic hypotension

• Syncope due to orthostatic hypotension

• Tremor due to orthostatic hypotension

Clinical Information

• A significant drop in blood pressure after assuming a standing position. Orthostatic hypotension is a finding, and defined as a 20-mm hg decrease in systolic pressure or a 10-mm hg decrease in diastolic pressure 3 minutes after the person has risen from supine to standing. Symptoms generally include dizziness, blurred vision, and syncope.

• Fall in blood pressure associated with dizziness, syncope and blurred vision occurring upon standing or when standing motionless in a fixed position.

• Sudden fall of the blood pressure of at least 20/10 mm hg when a person stands up.

Details

• I95.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I95.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I95.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 I95.1 may differ.