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Correct Order of Dx Codes is Important for Diabetic Foot Conditions

Published on Tue Mar 17, 2015

Question: I am coding for a patient who is diabetic w/ osteomyelitis w/ chronic ulcer 5th ray. How should I sequence the diagnosis codes? What should I code for the resection of both the eroded metatarsal bone and base of the proximal phalanx? I am considering 28005 vs. 28122? Nevada Subscriber Answer: You should code the diagnosis as the following 1. 250.60 [...]
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