Wiki DM code

[arizona1]

IDDM is listed in PMH but states borderline DM normal glucose, in assessment.
would you code the diabetes?

 

[becka95]

To get a PMH of IDDM then the pt must have had problems/testing in the past. The pt/dr is still monitoring the Dx therefor I would still code it.

 

[LLovett]

I would ask the provider to clarify. You don't want to give someone DM if they don't have it.

Better safe than sorry. This could take years to get corrected if at all with the insurance company and could cost the patient a lot of money in premiums and possibly get them dropped from coverage all together.

Laura, CPC, CEMC