Wiki Diabetic Neuropathy NOS

[heatherwinters]

If a clinician indicated DM2 uncontrolled and diabetic neuropathy, but does not specify the type of diabetic neuropathy, what code would you use? I have 250.62 for the diabetes, but not sure what to use for the neuropathy. The exam indicates decreased light touch sens lat plantar R foot. Would you use 357.2?

 

[gaponte]

Yes, you are right. 250.62, 357.2.

 

[klemkosky]

Diabetes Coding with “neuropathy” -
DM with peripheral neuropathy codes to 250.6x and 357.2
DM with peripheral autonomic neuropathy codes to 250.6x and 337.1

If it is just a DM with peripheral neuropathy NOS - the proper code is 250.62 and 357.2.

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