by hiacode | Sep 22, 2017 | Coding Tips, Education, ICD-10, Kim Carrier
First, coders will need to have further documentation of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia as there is no default code for uncontrolled diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes is classified by type and whether it is hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.
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by hiacode | Jan 31, 2017 | Coding Tips, Education, ICD-10
Diabetes continues to be a challenge for coders since the new instruction/guideline was released in AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, First Quarter 2016. This is effective with March 18, 2016 discharges. ICD-10-CM does assume the link between diabetes and multiple common conditions.
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