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The AAFP article recommends asking four questions to ensure correct code assignment: Is hypertension the diagnosis, or is elevated blood pressure the appropriate diagnosis? If a patient has elevated blood pressure without a diagnosis of hypertension, assign ICD-10 code R03.0, which indicates to borderline, transient, or white-coat hypertension
The gum should be chewed until a strong taste or mild burning sensation is experienced, then rested between the cheek and gums until the taste and/or sensation have disappeared, then chew again slowly and repeat
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