What is the correct code for a patient diagnosed with renovascular hypertension?
A) I10
B) I11.0
C) I15.0
D) I15.9

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The correct code for renovascular hypertension is I15.0, which specifically identifies hypertension due to renal artery stenosis. Codes I10 and I11.0 are for essential hypertension and hypertension with target organ damage, respectively. Code I15.9 is for hypertensive disease without further specification.

What Is the Correct Code for a Patient Diagnosed with Renovascular