hypertension

Doc saw the pt and diagnosed with borderline hypertension. Doc did not mention elevated htn or benign. Do I have to code 401.9?

Jul 24th, 2012 - nmaguire 2,606

re: hypertension

Code 796.2

Jul 24th, 2012 - rkmc 4

re: hypertension

I would use 401.9 as the provider mentioned hypertension and not elevated blood pressure.