Wiki Diabetes/Gangrene DX

[jen11976]

What would you code for "Gangrene left first toe, Diabetes"?
That's all the information given.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

 

[Anna Weaver]

gangrene and diabetes

I would look at
250.70 and add 785.4

 

[rthames052006]

What would you code for "Gangrene left first toe, Diabetes"?
That's all the information given.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

My personal opinion on this is to get clarification from the physician. Although it "looks" like there is a "casual connection" we cannot assume. I know we can assume the casual connection between HTN and CKD.

Just my thoughts.