What is/are the correct code(s) assigned for a patient with hypertensive retinopathy of the left eye?
A) H35.031
B) H35.032, I10
C) H35.033, I10
D) H35.039, I11

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H35.032 represents hypertensive retinopathy of the left eye, and I10 represents essential hypertension. It is important to code both the condition and the underlying cause (hypertension) when present.

What Is/are the Correct Code(s) Assigned for a Patient with Hypertensive