Essential (primary) hypertension
ICD-10 Code: I10 · Body Part: Head/Brain (TBI)
QME Evaluation Process
Blood pressure monitoring, end-organ damage assessment, medication review. Chapter 3 cardiovascular impairment. Presumptive condition for law enforcement and firefighters.
Typical Impairment Rating
0-20% WPI based on end-organ damage
AMA Guides Edition
5th Edition
Common Treatments
Related Conditions
Body Part Guide
Head/Brain (TBI) Evaluation Guide
Impairment rating methods, common conditions, and QME evaluation protocols
QME Specialties for Essential (primary) hypertension
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What is Essential (primary) hypertension (I10)?
Essential (primary) hypertension is an ICD-10 diagnosis code (I10) classified under Internal Medicine conditions. It affects the Head/Brain (TBI) and is commonly encountered in California workers' compensation claims. QME physicians evaluate this condition using AMA Guides 5th Edition protocols.
How is I10 rated for impairment?
The typical whole person impairment (WPI) range for Essential (primary) hypertension is 0-20% WPI based on end-organ damage. The exact rating depends on clinical findings, imaging, and the evaluation method (DRE or ROM) chosen by the QME physician per AMA Guides 5th Edition.
What is the QME evaluation process for I10?
Blood pressure monitoring, end-organ damage assessment, medication review. Chapter 3 cardiovascular impairment. Presumptive condition for law enforcement and firefighters.
What treatments are common for Essential (primary) hypertension?
Common treatments for Essential (primary) hypertension include Antihypertensive medication, Lifestyle modification, Dietary changes. Treatment appropriateness and outcomes are considered during the QME evaluation when determining permanent and stationary status and apportionment.