Asked by elena simon on Sep 24, 2024

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What is the correct code for a patient diagnosed with renovascular hypertension?

A) I10
B) I11.0
C) I15.0
D) I15.9

Renovascular Hypertension

High blood pressure caused by narrowing (stenosis) of the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys.

Patient Diagnosed

Refers to the determination of a patient's specific condition or disease through medical evaluation and testing.

Correct Code

In a coding or classification context, the accurate representation or identification for a specific item or concept.

  • Decode the appropriate coding for different cardiovascular and analogous conditions.
  • Familiarize oneself with the system of classifying and the sequential stages of hypertension as well as related health issues.
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Monique Davis4 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The correct code for renovascular hypertension is I15.0, which specifically identifies hypertension due to renal artery stenosis. Codes I10 and I11.0 are for essential hypertension and hypertension with target organ damage, respectively. Code I15.9 is for hypertensive disease without further specification.