Cardiology Coding Alert

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Differentiate Between Types of Hypertension

Question: What is the difference between hypertension and pulmonary hypertension (HTN)? What is the correct way to code pulmonary HTN? Ohio Subscriber Answer: Systemic hypertension and pulmonary hypertension (PH) sound similar — and to a certain extent, they are. The word “hypertension” in both names means that pressure is high in the arteries, and the heart is working overtime to pump blood [...]
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