Yes, however add 99203 modifier 25.
no. hypertension is a specific condition that is a physician's diagnosis.
hypertension
if without diagnosis of hypertension code only elevated blood pressure 726.2. if theres a final diagnosis of hypertension, code high blood for 401.9 for unspecified type of HTN.
401.1
A diagnosis of hypertension is made only when a person has multiple high blood pressure readings over a period of time.
Kim M. Fox has written: 'Color atlas of hypertension' -- subject- s -: Atlases, Diagnosis, Hypertension
Timothy N. Caris has written: 'A clinical guide to hypertension' -- subject(s): Diagnosis, Hypertension, Therapy
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exercise and a proper diet as well.
Postural Hypertension
Systolic hypertension of the elderly is common and is diagnosed when the diastolic pressure is normal or low, but the systolic is elevated, e.g.170/70 mm Hg.
Lawrence Richard Krakoff has written: 'The renin system in the diagnosis of hypertension' -- subject(s): Hypertension, Renin, Physiopathology, Therapy, Physiology