Wiki Coding question-mellitus and hypertension

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HOw do you code?

Chronic renal failure with ESRD due to type I diabetes mellitus and hypertension. He takes insulin to control his diabetes.
 
Wouldn't the cause (diabetes) be listed as the primary diagnosis? I agree with the codes chosen, but not in that order, personally.
 
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