Asked by Victoria Cowart on Jun 06, 2024

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Quentin has been diagnosed with secondary esophageal varices due to portal hypertension. You will report:

A) K76.6, I85.10.
B) I85.10 alone.
C) K76.6 alone.
D) I85.10, K76.6.

Esophageal Varices

Abnormally enlarged veins in the lower part of the esophagus, often associated with significant risk of bleeding in individuals with advanced liver disease.

Portal Hypertension

Portal hypertension is a condition characterized by increased blood pressure within the portal venous system, often leading to complications such as variceal bleeding, ascites, and encephalopathy.

Secondary

A term indicating a condition or disease that has arisen as a result of another, primary disease or condition.

  • Ascertain the precise coding for gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Distinguish between primary and secondary diagnoses codes.
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Yanely FernandezJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Secondary esophageal varices are coded as I85.10, and the underlying cause, portal hypertension, is coded as K76.6. Both codes are necessary to fully capture the clinical picture.