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Wiki Diabetes Codes

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kyannekis

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I'm trying to get clarification on when to use DM with complications vs coding a dx with DM E11.9. EX: Patient has DM and provider dx them with UTI. Would you code this as opt (1) N390 & E119 or (2) E1169 with N390 or (3) E1129 & N390. My understanding with DM was that unless the provider says the DM caused the UTI that it would be coded like option 1. OR is DM like HTN with CKD and CHF.
Thank you for any assistance.
 
#1 would be the correct answer. In the Alphabetical Index under DM all of the diagnoses listed under "with " can now be coded as complication of DM without the documentation of the physician. Hope this helps!!
 
I wanted to add that since the UTI is not listed under "with" and the physician doesn't link them, they would be coded E11.9 and N39.0.
 
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