When hypertension is caused by an underlying condition, two codes are required. The first identifies the underlying ________, or cause, and the second codes the hypertension.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
etiology
The etiology of a condition or disease is its cause.
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What will be an ideal response?
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