Asked by Janee S Holston on May 28, 2024
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What is/are the correct code(s) for a patient with an enlarged prostate with urinary frequency?
A) N40.0
B) N40.1
C) N40.0, R35.0
D) N40.1, R35.0
Enlarged Prostate
A condition commonly occurring in men as they age, involving the growth of the prostate gland, which can impede the flow of urine.
Urinary Frequency
A condition characterized by the need to urinate more often than usual, usually without an increase in the total daily volume of urine.
- Gain knowledge of prostate-related conditions and their coding.
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Chinenye IhediohaMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
N40.1 is the ICD-10 code for benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms, which includes urinary frequency. R35.0 is the code for frequency of micturition, which is another term for urinary frequency.
Learning Objectives
- Gain knowledge of prostate-related conditions and their coding.