Quentin has been diagnosed with secondary esophageal varices due to portal hypertension. You will report:
A) K76.6, I85.10.
B) I85.10 alone.
C) K76.6 alone.
D) I85.10, K76.6.

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Secondary esophageal varices are coded as I85.10, and the underlying cause, portal hypertension, is coded as K76.6. Both codes are necessary to fully capture the clinical picture.

Quentin Has Been Diagnosed with Secondary Esophageal Varices Due to Portal