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We have a management company telling our doctors that Atherosclerosis of extremities due to DM should be classifed under (250.70) DM with peripheral circulatory disorders, especially if the pt has a lower extremity ulcer. I felt that if the patient has atherosclerosis with lower extremity ulceraction due to dm it should be classifed as (250.80) DM w/specified manifestations. I would appreciate any thoughts on this subject. Thanks