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Wiki orthostatic hypertension

Thread starter aclinton
Start date Sep 30, 2008

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aclinton

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Local Chapter Officer

Sep 30, 2008

#1

What is the best diagnosis code to use for orthostatic hypertension? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

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Teresa Collins

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Sep 30, 2008

#2

I would use 401.1 for orthostatic hypertension. Hope this helps!

Teresa Collins, CPC

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dahammock

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Oct 3, 2008

#3

2009 ICD-9-CM pg 154

Under "Hypertension, Hypertensive see (orthostatic) 401.0 401.1 401.9

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