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Kennedi Dellums
on Nov 27, 2024
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What are the correct codes for a patient diagnosed with hypertensive chronic kidney disease, stage 2?
A) I12.0, N18.1
B) I12.0, N18.2
C) I12.9, N18.1
D) I12.9, N18.2
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
A condition characterized by long-term kidney damage, primarily caused by high blood pressure, affecting the kidneys' ability to filter waste from the blood.
Stage 2
A classification often used in describing the extent and severity of diseases, notably cancer, indicating limited progression from the initial stage.
Patient Diagnosed
The process in which a healthcare professional identifies a specific disease or condition in a patient based on symptoms and test results.
- Identify the correct coding for various cardiovascular and related conditions.
- Understand the classification and stages of hypertension and hypertensive diseases.
- Recognize the impact of hypertension on other organ systems and code accordingly.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the correct coding for various cardiovascular and related conditions.
- Understand the classification and stages of hypertension and hypertensive diseases.
- Recognize the impact of hypertension on other organ systems and code accordingly.