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Use Code Notes to Populate This DM Foot Ulcer Encounter

Published on Tue Jun 17, 2025

Question: I have a report from an encounter with a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The patient takes insulin for their diabetes, and the report indicates the patient has a non-pressure chronic ulcer of the midfoot with the fat layer exposed. How do I report the diagnosis? Vermont Subscriber Answer: Use E11.621 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer) [...]
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