darlenemusser
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If you have DM and the Dr indicates the patient has an ulcer or hypoglycemia but does not link the conditions...should you code to 250.80 since it is inherent? Please help!
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Wiki DM with other specified manifestations
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FractalMind
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Hi,
For ulcer:
Ulcer should not be linked to DM unless the provider states so, since the ulcer could be due to other underlying condition
For Hypoglycemia:
When you index hypoglycemia icd9 251.2 and then verify it in the tabular list, a notation: "Excludes hypoglycemia in diabetes mellitus (249.8, 250.8X)" directs you to assign DM icd9 250.80
In this case, your codes should be:
250.80+707.9
I hope this helps
For ulcer:
Ulcer should not be linked to DM unless the provider states so, since the ulcer could be due to other underlying condition
For Hypoglycemia:
When you index hypoglycemia icd9 251.2 and then verify it in the tabular list, a notation: "Excludes hypoglycemia in diabetes mellitus (249.8, 250.8X)" directs you to assign DM icd9 250.80
In this case, your codes should be:
250.80+707.9
I hope this helps
darlenemusser
Guest
Thanks