When both hypertension and chronic kidney disease are listed in the diagnostic statement, always _____.

A. assume a relationship between the hypertension and the chronic kidney disease
B. only code the hypertension
C. code the chronic kidney disease and use a late effect code for the hypertension
D. only code the chronic kidney disease


Answer: A

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