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Wiki CKD and HTN

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The guidelines state that CKD and HTN are a presumed relationship. Does the provider need to first document and agree that the HTN is due to CKD before the HTN code is changed to reflect the relationship?

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The relationship is reversed. Hypertension increases the risk for kidney disease. The CKD is presumed to be caused by the HTN. (I12.-)

Specific documentation is required for secondary HTN (I15.-)
 
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CKD is presumed to be due to HTN. Use code I12.0 or I12.9 and then code the level of CKD N18.-
The provider does not need to document a linkage. We assume a link
 
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