Asked by Kristýna Vošická on Jul 17, 2024
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Which of the following is a true statement for a coder?
A) If a patient has both hypertension and CKD, the coder is to assume a cause-and-effect relationship.
B) If a patient has both hypertension and CKD, the coder cannot assume a cause-and-effect relationship.
C) If a patient has both hypertension and CKD, the coder will only code hypertension.
D) If a patient has both hypertension and CKD, the coder will only code CKD.
Hypertension
High blood pressure, usually a chronic condition; often identified by a systolic blood pressure above 140 mm/Hg and/or a diastolic blood pressure above 90 mm/Hg.
CKD
Chronic Kidney Disease, a condition characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time.
Cause-and-Effect Relationship
A principle that states a cause is something that makes something else happen, and an effect is what happens as a result of the cause.
- Analyze the relationship between hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes in coding.
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Sandisile PreciousJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When a patient has both hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD), coding guidelines allow the assumption of a cause-and-effect relationship between the two conditions, unless the documentation explicitly states otherwise. This means the coder can code for hypertensive chronic kidney disease.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the relationship between hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes in coding.