Which of the following is true when coding secondary hypertension?
A) Only one code is required.
B) Two codes are required, one to identify the underlying etiology and one to identify the hypertension.
C) Three codes are required, one for the etiology, one for the hypertension, and one to identify the manifestation.
D) The number of codes required is determined by the reason for the admission.
B
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