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Get Your Hypertension Coding Under Control: Part 1

Published on Wed Feb 07, 2024

Remember: A high blood pressure reading doesn’t always mean hypertension. With 12 different types, primary and secondary diagnoses, and instructions for sequencing and adding additional codes, there’s a lot to remember when you code hypertension (HTN). So, whether you’re new to coding or you just need a timely refresher, you’ll find what you need to keep everything straight when you [...]
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