• If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..

Diabetes codes

K

kumeena

True Blue
Messages
610
Location
Bellerose, NY
Hello everyone

Doctor writes IDDM can I code 250.01 or the doctor should write tye 1 or type 2

Thank you
 
IDDM is no longer an anacronym for type I diabetes, the guidelines stste that neither age or insulin dependence can dictate the diabetes type, if the type is not documented by the physician then the coder must default to the fifth digit of 0.
 
I agree with Debra; supported by ICD-9 Coding Guidelines Chapter 3: Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases and Immunity Disorders (240-279); #2) Type of Diabetes not documented...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top