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Consider This Type 2 Combo Code for Kidney Complications
Published on Wed Jan 13, 2021
Question: What is the correct way to document type 2 diabetes with microalbuminuria? Would I use a combination code such as E11.69, or use an E11.- code with R80.9? Nevada Subscriber Answer: In this case, using an E11.- (Type 2 diabetes mellitus) code with R80.9 (Proteinuria, unspecified) would be unnecessary as a combination code for the two conditions exists, which [...]