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What does medical code 401.9 mean?
ICD 9 CM Code 401.9- Essential hypertension, Unspecified.
What does icd9 code 401.9 mean?
ICD 9 Cm code 401.9 : Unspecified Essential hypertension
What is the difference between unspecified Hypertension and benign hypertension?
these are misnomers actually,when there is no evident cause of hypertension then it is called idiopathic/benign/primary/unspecified hypertension. http://treathypertension.blogspot.com/
What does ICD-9 code 401.9 mean?
unspecified hypertension
Is icd9 code 401.9 still valid?
YES For Unspecified Hypertension 401.9
What is primary hypertension?
Hypertension without a known cause is called primary or essential hypertension.
What accounts for 90 percent of all hypertension?
Essential Hypertension
What does ICD-9 code 401.1 mean?
Essential hypertensionBenign essential hypertensionBenign essential hypertension401.1 Benign (for Hypertension)401.0 Malignant (for Hypertension)
Is it true that hypertension which is caused by another condition is called essential hypertension?
true
Essential hypertension is the result of an underlying pathologic condition in another body system?
Essential hypertension means there is no known causes. Secondary hypertension means there is some known cause of your elevated pressure. Treatment would gear toward whatever that cause. However, the majority of hypertension is essential.
What is the deifference between essential hypertension and secondary hypertension?
Essential hypertension is high blood pressure without a clear underlying cause, while secondary hypertension is high blood pressure that is due to a specific medical condition, such as kidney disease or hormonal disorders. Essential hypertension is more common and typically develops gradually over time, whereas secondary hypertension can develop suddenly and may require treatment of the underlying cause.
What is essensial hypertension?
Essential hypertension is presence of sustained hypertension (>140/90) mm hg without any presence of disease.
