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SC08 · #1 09-30-2008, 04:40 PM

HOw do you code?

Chronic renal failure with ESRD due to type I diabetes mellitus and hypertension. He takes insulin to control his diabetes.

dmaec · #2 09-30-2008, 04:57 PM

I'd code
403.91
585.6
250.41
{that's my opinion on the posted matter}

tennislaurie · #3 09-30-2008, 06:12 PM

Wouldn't the cause (diabetes) be listed as the primary diagnosis? I agree with the codes chosen, but not in that order, personally.

junebug1969 · #4 10-01-2008, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennislaurie

Wouldn't the cause (diabetes) be listed as the primary diagnosis? I agree with the codes chosen, but not in that order, personally.

I tend to agree that the sequencing should be different. Also, don't forget to code V58.67.

Anna Weaver · #5 10-01-2008, 08:17 AM

I get:
250.41
403.91
585.6
v58.67