Asked by angelica vazquez on May 17, 2024
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What is/are the correct code(s) for a patient diagnosed with hypertensive heart disease with chronic diastolic congestive heart failure?
A) I10, I50.32
B) I11.0
C) I11.0, I50.32
D) I12.0
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Heart conditions, such as heart failure or coronary artery disease, that develop due to high blood pressure.
Chronic Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure
A form of heart failure where the heart's lower chambers can't fill properly with blood during the relaxation phase.
I11.0
The ICD-10 code for Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure, indicating high blood pressure that affects heart function but hasn't yet led to heart failure.
- Understand the connection between specific diseases and their effects on the cardiovascular system.
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AL
Andrew LeoniMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The correct codes for a patient diagnosed with hypertensive heart disease with chronic diastolic congestive heart failure are I11.0 (Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure) and I50.32 (Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure). Therefore, the correct answer is C.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the connection between specific diseases and their effects on the cardiovascular system.