surajdk
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What is accurate code for Hypertension associated with DM ?
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AmandaBriggs
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I don't believe that there is a combination code for this so I would recommend capturing a code for each condition.
surajdk
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But if provider link that condition then how we can code separate codes ?
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I would suggest coding them individually as ICD-10 coding convention doesn't assume a causal relationship b/w DM and HTN..
Tinakim18
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Ajeet, can you further explain on this? I am also struggling with coding DM with HTN. The provider documents DM with HTN or HTN associated to/related to DM... because of those linking terms are we able to assign E11.59 or E11.69? Or are you stating that those two conditions clinically do not have a causal relationship and therefore should be coded as seperate?