I have always heard that when you have DM with manifestations (example: 250.40, 585.6 for ESRD), the DM code should always be sequenced first.
Does anyone know if this is a regulatory standard or a coding standard? I'm looking for something 'official' to present to the doctors, so if anyone has a link to CMS, etc. that would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Lora
Does anyone know if this is a regulatory standard or a coding standard? I'm looking for something 'official' to present to the doctors, so if anyone has a link to CMS, etc. that would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Lora