Question

A male patient presents to the ED with acute renal failure. He is also being treated for hypertension.

a) N17.9, I10
b) N17.0, I15.9
c) N17.1, I12.9
d) N17.2, I13.2

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) N17.1, I12.9.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is (c) N17.1, I12.9. The patient presented to the emergency department with acute renal failure and hypertension. The ICD-10 code for acute renal failure is N17.1, and for hypertension is I12.9. These codes accurately represent the patient's conditions and would be used for billing and medical record documentation.

In cases of acute renal failure, the patient may also be experiencing anuria, where excretion is below 10 ml/day or there is no excretion at all. Treatment goals include stabilizing the patient's condition with fluid and electrolyte management, and possibly initiating hemodialysis if necessary