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Since we have a number of codes for BP problems, the following has been decided for the coding of BP problems in unit.

If a patient is having '''hypertensive''' blood pressure problems in unit, you can not use the [[15700 - Hypertension]], as it is only allowed as a [[comorbid]].

If a patient is having '''hypertensive''' blood pressure problems in unit, you can not use the [[15700 - Hypertension]], as it is only allowed as a [[Comorbid Disease-General Information | comorbid diagnosis]].

To code an [[~~admit~~/~~acquired diagnosis~~]] code [[19919 - Uncontrolled HTN]]. This code can be used if a patient has an underlying condition of HTN (comorbid) '''or''' if you are not sure why he is having hypertensive BP problems, but the problem is significant and is being treated.

To code an [[Admit Diagnosis]] or [[Acquired Diagnosis / Complication]] code [[19919 - Uncontrolled HTN]]. This code can be used if a patient has an underlying condition of HTN (comorbid) '''or''' if you are not sure why he is having hypertensive BP problems, but the problem is significant and is being treated.

Do '''not''' code hypertension if it is due to '''Inotropes'''.

~~[[19908 - Hypotension NYD (not due to shock or post op)]] should be used if a patient is having hypotension that is not related to septic, cardiogenic or [[hypovolemic shock]].~~

Use the following for patients who patients only with any type of significant BP problems '''unrelated''' to [[Septic Shock|septic]], [[Cardiogenic Shock | cardiogenic]] or [[Hypovolemic Shock]]. Do not use any of the BP codes listed above for these shock patients as BP problems will be present by definition.

* [[19908 - Hypotension NYD (not due to shock or post op)]]

~~We use [[89800 - BP Control-Post Op]]~~ for ~~POST-OP~~ patients only with any type of significant BP problems '''unrelated''' to [[Septic Shock|septic]], [[Cardiogenic Shock | cardiogenic]] or [[Hypovolemic Shock]]. Do not use any of the BP codes listed above for these shock patients as BP problems will be present by definition.

* [[89800 - BP Control-Post Op]]

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 Since we have a number of codes for BP problems, the following has been decided for the coding of BP problems in unit.
-If a patient is having '''hypertensive''' blood pressure problems in unit, you can not use the [[15700 - Hypertension]], as it is only allowed as a [[comorbid]].
+If a patient is having '''hypertensive''' blood pressure problems in unit, you can not use the [[15700 - Hypertension]], as it is only allowed as a [[Comorbid Disease-General Information | comorbid diagnosis]].
-To code an [[admit/acquired diagnosis]] code [[19919 - Uncontrolled HTN]].  This code can be used if a patient has an underlying condition of HTN (comorbid) '''or''' if you are not sure why he is having hypertensive BP problems, but the problem is significant and is being treated.
+To code an [[Admit Diagnosis]] or [[Acquired Diagnosis / Complication]] code [[19919 - Uncontrolled HTN]].  This code can be used if a patient has an underlying condition of HTN (comorbid) '''or''' if you are not sure why he is having hypertensive BP problems, but the problem is significant and is being treated.
 Do '''not''' code hypertension if it is due to '''Inotropes'''.
-[[19908 - Hypotension NYD (not due to shock or post op)]] should be used if a patient is having hypotension that is not related to septic, cardiogenic or [[hypovolemic shock]].
+Use the following for patients who patients only with any type of significant BP problems '''unrelated''' to [[Septic Shock|septic]], [[Cardiogenic Shock | cardiogenic]] or [[Hypovolemic Shock]]. Do not use any of the BP codes listed above for these shock patients as BP problems will be present by definition.
+* [[19908 - Hypotension NYD (not due to shock or post op)]]
-We use [[89800 - BP Control-Post Op]] for POST-OP patients only with any type of significant BP problems '''unrelated''' to [[Septic Shock|septic]], [[Cardiogenic Shock | cardiogenic]] or [[Hypovolemic Shock]]. Do not use any of the BP codes listed above for these shock patients as BP problems will be present by definition.
+* [[89800 - BP Control-Post Op]]