Herman Carson, a $32-$year$-$old male, presents with a severe headache and occasional nosebleeds. Dr$.$ Wells completed an examination recording a blood pressure reading of $180/110.$ Herman is hospitalized, where an ECG and echocardiogram confirm the diagnosis of malignant hypertension.

Be sure to list the codes, one code per box, in the correct sequence. Capitalization, punctuation, and spacing can impact whether or not your answer is correct. Follow coding best practices.

Where should you begin to look up the code in the coding manual?

Index to Diseases and Injuries

What is the key term?

Examination

Do any of the following apply to the condition?

None of these

Begin to code the encounter.

Did you verify the code in the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries?

Yes

Is there an Includes notation?

No

If so does the Includes note help to clarify?

No Includes note

Is there a Code first notation?

No

If so does the Code first note apply to the case study?

No Code first note

Is there a Code also notation?

Yes

If so does the Code also note apply to the case study?

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Is there a Use additional code notation?

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If so does the Use additional code note apply to the case study?

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Is there an Excludes$1$ notation?

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If so does the Excludes$1$ note apply to the case study?

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Is there an Excludes$2$ notation?

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If so does the Excludes$2$ note apply to the case study?

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Is there a symbol indicating additional characters are required?

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Do you need to use the placeholder $$X$?$

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Did you code to the highest level of specificity?

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What is the correct diagnosis code?