HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2019 Issue 25 (June)
Q&A: ICD-10-CM coding for ‘Type 1.5’ diabetes mellitus
June 18th, 2019
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Article Overview
This article addresses a diabetes coding question involving a condition sometimes referred to as Type 1.5 diabetes and explains the ICD-10-CM category discussed in the context of provider documentation. It is intended for coders and other revenue cycle professionals who need to understand how the article characterizes the diagnosis, related terminology, and the source guidance referenced in the discussion.
Why This Topic Matters
Diabetes documentation can be complex when clinicians use overlapping or informal terminology. This article helps readers understand the scope of the ICD-10-CM guidance discussed so they can decide whether the full Q&A is relevant to their own coding reviews.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames Type 1.5 diabetes terminology
- Which ICD-10-CM category is discussed for this diabetes scenario
- What source guidance is referenced in the discussion
- How the article situates the question in a diabetes coding context
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
- HIM professionals
Codes Discussed
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