Guest guest Posted December 31, 2008 Report Posted December 31, 2008 I have been using 250.02 for type 2 diabetes. Should I be using 250.00. It appears the 02 is for uncontrolled. Thank you, Mazarin, MS, RD, CNS Quote
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2009 Report Posted January 1, 2009 <>I hope this helps: According to this source: http://icd9cm.chrisendres.com/icd9cm/index.php?srchtype=diseases & srchtext=Diabet\ es & Submit=Search & action=search 250.0 Diabetes mellitus without mention of complication [Diabetes mellitus without mention of complication or manifestation classifiable to 250.1-250.9 Diabetes (mellitus) NOS] The following fifth-digit subclassification is for use with category 250: 0 type II or unspecified type, not stated as uncontrolled Fifth-digit 0 is for use for type II patients, even if the patient requires insulin Use additional code, if applicable, for associated long-term (current) insulin use V58.67 1 type I [juvenile type], not stated as uncontrolled 2 type II or unspecified type, uncontrolled Use additional code, if applicable, for associated long-term (current) insulin use V58.67 Fifth-digit 2 is for use for type II, adult-onset, diabetic patients, even if the patient requires insulin 3 type I [juvenile type], uncontrolled -- Jane Korsberg, MS,RD,LD Owner/President, Nutrition Reality LLC Emphasizing Wellness & Disease Prevention Quote
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