ICD code

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

<>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

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