opiecpc
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This PA always assigns ICD-9 codes for Diabetes. The latest entry is diabetic foot ulcer-uncontrolled. This patient was seen today. No labs were drawn for today's encounter but in looking at previous labs (09-19-12) glucose levels were high-270. Based upon those lab values todays encounter is DM-uncontrolled.
Does anyone know if those September lab values are still valid to code to uncontrolled diabetes for today's encounter? Any help is appreciated.Thanks.
Does anyone know if those September lab values are still valid to code to uncontrolled diabetes for today's encounter? Any help is appreciated.Thanks.