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Published on Fri Mar 08, 2024
Question: What is the difference between hypertension and pulmonary hypertension? What is the correct way to code pulmonary HTN? Montana Subscriber Answer: Systemic hypertension (HTN) and pulmonary hypertension (PH) sound similar — and to a certain extent, they are. The word “hypertension” in both names means that pressure is high in the arteries, and the heart is working overtime to [...]