AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2009 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (Sensory versus Autonomic)
What is the correct code assignment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding article discusses diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the context of ICD-9-CM. It is aimed at coding professionals who need to understand the article’s discussion of how the condition is represented in the Alphabetic Index and what general documentation distinctions the piece addresses.
Why This Topic Matters
Diabetic neuropathy is a common documentation and coding topic, and articles like this help coders locate the relevant ICD-9-CM guidance and distinguish among the broad forms of neuropathy discussed by the source.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames diabetic peripheral neuropathy within ICD-9-CM
- What general documentation distinction the article focuses on
- How the discussion is organized around sensory versus autonomic neuropathy concepts in diabetes coding context
- Which coding references the article uses as defaults in the Alphabetic Index
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Health information management professionals
- Billing staff
Codes Discussed
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