Wiki DM coding - complications codes

[solocoder]

I know there has to be a "cause and effect" documentation in order to use the DM with complications codes... would this would suffice? Maybe I'm being to picky?
• Ulcer of other part of foot
• DM manif NEC type II-effects to the feet.

Is this enough to demonstrate the "cause and effect" relationship between the DM and the manifestation?

 

[Squiabro]

250.80 and 707.15 should do it.

 

[Julie Davis]

Yes, that would work. The provider just needs to link the manifestation to the diabetes, which was covered by the second statement.

 

[solocoder]

Can anyone direct me to a good source that I can use to show the doctors what the documentation requirements are?