
Draft Icd-10-cm/pcs Ms-drgv28 Definitions Manual
Draft ICD-10-CM/PCS MS-DRGv28 Definitions Manual MDC 10 Endocrine, Nutritional & Metabolic Diseases & Disorders Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with hyperosmolarity without nonketotic hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar coma (NKHHC) Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with hyperosmolarity with coma Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with ketoacidosis without coma Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with ketoacidosis with coma Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with other diabetic arthropathy Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic dermatitis Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with foot ulcer Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with other skin ulcer Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with other skin complications Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with periodontal disease Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with other oral complications Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with hypoglycemia with coma Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with hypoglycemia without coma Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with hyperglycemia Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with other specified complication Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with unspecified complications Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition without complications Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with hyperosmolarity without nonketotic hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar coma (NKHHC) Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with hyperosmolarity with coma Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis with coma Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with Continue reading >>

Positive Predictive Value Of Automated Database Records For Diabetic Ketoacidosis (dka) In Children And Youth Exposed To Antipsychotic Drugs Or Control Medications: A Tennessee Medicaid Study.
Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. [email protected] Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life-threatening complication of treatment with some atypical antipsychotic drugs in children and youth. Because drug-associated DKA is rare, large automated health outcomes databases may be a valuable data source for conducting pharmacoepidemiologic studies of DKA associated with exposure to individual antipsychotic drugs. However, no validated computer case definition of DKA exists. We sought to assess the positive predictive value (PPV) of a computer case definition to detect incident cases of DKA, using automated records of Tennessee Medicaid as the data source and medical record confirmation as a "gold standard." The computer case definition of DKA was developed from a retrospective cohort study of antipsychotic-related type 2 diabetes mellitus (1996-2007) in Tennessee Medicaid enrollees, aged 6-24 years. Thirty potential cases with any DKA diagnosis (ICD-9 250.1, ICD-10 E1x.1) were identified from inpatient encounter claims. Medical records were reviewed to determine if they met the clinical definition of DKA. Of 30 potential cases, 27 (90%) were successfully abstracted and adjudicated. Of these, 24 cases were confirmed by medical record review (PPV 88.9%, 95% CI 71.9 to 96.1%). Three non-confirmed cases presented acutely with severe hyperglycemia, but had no evidence of acidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis in children and youth can be identified in a computerized Medicaid database using our case definition, which could be useful for automated database studies in which drug-associated DKA is the outcome of interest. Continue reading >>
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Coding Tip: Reporting Diabetic Ketoacidosis (dka)
Coding Tip: Reporting Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) How do coders report diabetic ketoacidosis in ICD-10-CM? For FY2018 there is a new code to report Type 2 diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). This was previously reported with code E13.1-, other specified diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis with or without coma. Now, there is a code specifically for reporting this diagnosis. E11.1- is used to report Type 2 diabetes with DKA with or without coma. DKA is life threatening complication in patients with diabetes. This typically occurs in patients with type 1 diabetes but can also be found in patients with type 2. When a patient has DKA it is implied that they also have hyperglycemia so no additional code is needed to report that the diabetes is with hyperglycemia. A separate standalone code for hyperglycemia is also not reported and there is an excludes1 note in the tabular. DKA occurs when the body produces high levels of blood acids known as ketones. This develops when the body isnt producing enough insulin. When the body does not produce or have enough insulin, the body begins to break down fat as fuel. When the body switches to burning fat this produces a buildup of acids that are called ketones. Excess ketones build up and are spilled over into the urine. Certain medication uses especially steroids and diuretics Insulin is given to reverse the process that caused the patient to go into DKA. In severe cases, this will be given intravenously. Once the blood sugar levels fall to be below 240 mg/dL and the blood is no longer acidic, regular insulin therapy can be resumed. Fluid and electrolytes will also be replaced. The fluids are given either via mouth or IV and are given to replace the fluid lost through excessive urination. The fluid replacement will also help to dilute the exc Continue reading >>

Icd 10 Chapter 12 Endocrine And Chapter 15 Circulatory
A cause and effect relationship is presumed with all diabetic manifestations. Dehydration, volume depletion, and hypovolemia all classify to the same ICD-10-CM code. In ICD-10-CM there are only two category codes for diabetes mellitus. In ICD-10-CM, if the diabetes is due to an adverse effect of a drug, there is an Instructional note to assign a T36-T50 code as an additional or secondary code. ____ is a condition that results in excessive circulating cortisol levels. The ____ is responsible for the "fight or flight" response during stress. A patient is admitted because of uncontrolled diabetes resulting from Cushing's syndrome. Patient is on insulin. Patient was admitted for a total thyroidectomy. Patient had been having progressive symptoms with a substernal multinodular goiter. The procedure was performed as planned. Pathology confirmed a multinodular goiter. Patient is an elderly gentleman who was admitted from the ER with pain and swelling of his right knee. The pain is throbbing in nature, and the knee feels warm and is very tender to touch. The patient has a knee x-ray, and uric acid levels are elevated. Colchicine is started, and the patient's symptoms are much improved within 48 hours. The patient has diabetes. The patient is advised to limit alcohol consumption and to avoid dietary purines. Final Diagnosis: Gouty arthropathy right knee. Diabetes mellitus, type 2 on insulin. Patient was admitted to the hospital with DKA. Labs showed glycosuria, ketonuria, and acidosis. Patient was admitted and was started on a sliding scale of insulin for type 1 DM. Patient's past history includes diabetic retinopathy. Patient's at-home medications include insulin. Discharge Diagnosis: Diabetic ketoacidosis. A patient is admitted with diabetic gangrene of the left little toe. T Continue reading >>
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Other Specified Complication
Diabetes mellitus, type 2 with ketoacidotic coma Diabetes type 2 low hdl and high triglyceride Diabetes type 2 with erectile dysfunction Diabetes type 2 with hyperlipidemia Diabetes type 2 with severe malnutrition Diabetes, type 2 with ketoacidosis Diabetes, type 2 with osteomyelitis Dyslipidemia with high density lipoprotein below reference range and triglyceride above reference range due to type 2 diabetes mellitus Erectile dysfunction associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus Hyperlipidemia due to type 2 diabetes mellitus Ketoacidosis in type 2 diabetes mellitus Ketoacidosis in type ii diabetes mellitus Ketoacidotic coma in type 2 diabetes mellitus Ketoacidotic coma in type ii diabetes mellitus Mixed hyperlipidemia associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus Mixed hyperlipidemia due to type 2 diabetes mellitus Osteomyelitis due to type 2 diabetes mellitus Severe malnutrition due to type 2 diabetes mellitus Continue reading >>

Coding Tip Of The Month - August 2016 | Uasi
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2018 Icd-10 Update Part 3: New Codes For Diabetes, Myopia Start October 1st
2018 ICD-10 Update Part 3: New Codes for Diabetes, Myopia Start October 1st | 2018 ICD-10 Update Part 3: New Codes for Diabetes, Myopia Start October 1st September 28, 2017 | Rhonda Buckholtz, CPC, CPCI, CPMA, CDEO, CRC, CHPSE, COPC, CENTC, CPEDC, CGSC, VP of Practice Optimization, Eye Care Leaders Like most eye care practices, you likely treat patients with co-morbid conditions. The patient population of many practices is often older than average, and many times chronically ill. So, correctly coding for co-morbidity is essential in avoiding costly revenue leaks that could drain cash from your practice. Recent studies have shown that the number of type 2 patients presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis has been increasing, and thats one reason for the new DKA codes. Prior to the 2018 revisions, the best coding option to describe a patient with type 2 DKA was E11.69 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication). Beginning October 1, 2017, youll see a new subdivision among the E11 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus) codes: E11.1 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis). This new subdivision includes two codes: Other DKA-related additions occur in the following code series: E08 (Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition) E09 (Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus) E13 (Other specified diabetes mellitus ) All four series contain XXX.1 ( with ketoacidosis) as a subdivision containing two codes: Updates for Coding Medical Management of Diabetes General guidelines for coding diabetes mellitus and secondary diabetes mellitus instruct coders how to report the medical management of diabetes. TheICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting are available here .Youll find the first revisions in bold under Chapter 4.a.1, Diabetes mellitus and the use of in Continue reading >>

Icd-10 Diagnosis Code E10.10
If you have diabetes, your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Over time, this can cause problems with other body functions, such as your kidneys, nerves, feet, and eyes. Having diabetes can also put you at a higher risk for heart disease and bone and joint disorders. Other long-term complications of diabetes include skin problems, digestive problems, sexual dysfunction, and problems with your teeth and gums. Very high or very low blood sugar levels can also lead to emergencies in people with diabetes. The cause can be an underlying infection, certain medicines, or even the medicines you take to control your diabetes. If you feel nauseated, sluggish or shaky, seek emergency care. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Diabetes - preventing heart attack and stroke (Medical Encyclopedia) Diabetes: Dental Tips - NIH (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (Medical Encyclopedia) Diabetic ketoacidosis (Medical Encyclopedia) Also called: Insulin-dependent diabetes, Juvenile diabetes, Type I diabetes Diabetes means your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. With type 1 diabetes, your pancreas does not make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose get into your cells to give them energy. Without insulin, too much glucose stays in your blood. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with your heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and gums and teeth. Type 1 diabetes happens most often in children and young adults but can appear at any age. Symptoms may include Type 1 diabetesType 1 diabetes is a disorder characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels. In this form of diabetes, specialized cells in the pancreas called beta cells stop pr Continue reading >>

Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus.[1] Signs and symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, deep gasping breathing, increased urination, weakness, confusion, and occasionally loss of consciousness.[1] A person's breath may develop a specific smell.[1] Onset of symptoms is usually rapid.[1] In some cases people may not realize they previously had diabetes.[1] DKA happens most often in those with type 1 diabetes, but can also occur in those with other types of diabetes under certain circumstances.[1] Triggers may include infection, not taking insulin correctly, stroke, and certain medications such as steroids.[1] DKA results from a shortage of insulin; in response the body switches to burning fatty acids which produces acidic ketone bodies.[3] DKA is typically diagnosed when testing finds high blood sugar, low blood pH, and ketoacids in either the blood or urine.[1] The primary treatment of DKA is with intravenous fluids and insulin.[1] Depending on the severity, insulin may be given intravenously or by injection under the skin.[3] Usually potassium is also needed to prevent the development of low blood potassium.[1] Throughout treatment blood sugar and potassium levels should be regularly checked.[1] Antibiotics may be required in those with an underlying infection.[6] In those with severely low blood pH, sodium bicarbonate may be given; however, its use is of unclear benefit and typically not recommended.[1][6] Rates of DKA vary around the world.[5] In the United Kingdom, about 4% of people with type 1 diabetes develop DKA each year, while in Malaysia the condition affects about 25% a year.[1][5] DKA was first described in 1886 and, until the introduction of insulin therapy in the 1920s, it was almost univ Continue reading >>

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus With Ketoacidosis Without Coma
E10.10 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E10.10 - other international versions of ICD-10 E10.10 may differ. Approximate Synonyms Diabetes type 1 with ketoacidosis Ketoacidosis in type 1 diabetes mellitus Ketoacidosis in type i diabetes mellitus ICD-10-CM E10.10 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v35.0): Code History 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM) 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes. Continue reading >>

Metabolic Acidosis With Diabetes Mellitus
Publication Date: 2004-05 Fourth quarter ICD 10 AM Edition: Fourth edition Query Number: 2125 30 year old patient with a PDx on discharge summary of metabolic acidosis. Patient is also an IDDM, with a history of a flu like illness for the past week, and noted to be dehydrated on admission. Patient stated BSL readings had been good. LOS 4 days. Following the Index Diabetes, acidosis, lactic - lactic is an essential modifier and there is no default or entry for metabolic or any of the other types of acidosis apart from ketoacidosis. 1. There is an excludes note under E87.2 Acidosis - Excludes: diabetic acidosis (E10- E14 with common 4th character .1). It would seem as though the classification is telling coders to code all types of acidosis to 'lactic acidosis' when in a diabetic patient. However the Index entry under Diabetes does not give this impression. Please could the committee confirm that the correct code/s would be E10.13 'Type 1 diabetes mellitus with lactic acidosis, without coma' for the diagnosis of metabolic acidosis in a diabetic patient. 2. Respiratory, lactic, and metabolic acidosis, ketoacidosis and acidosis NEC are all indexed to E87.2. Should coders code all the above conditions in a diabetic patient to E1x.1x 'Diabetes with lactic acidosis' (except of course ketoacidosis which has an index entry under diabetes)? Search Details: ACS 0401 Diabetes, NCCH database, Coding Matters, VICC newsletter Response Metabolic acidosis is not the same as ketoacidosis and lactic acidosis. As metabolic acidosis is not linked to Diabetes in the index, follow the index entry: Acidosis (lactic) (respiratory) E87.2 - metabolic NEC E87.2 Assign code E87.2 Acidosis. Continue reading >>
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Diabetes Complicating Pregnancy
Diabetes with Pregnancy Patient Encounter A 33-year old G2P1 female presented for her routine prenatal visit at 30 weeks gestation to see her obstetrician. With this pregnancy, her first prenatal visit was at 20 weeks and she has sporadically kept her appointments up to this visit. To note, her previous pregnancy two years ago was an uncomplicated vaginal delivery at 38 weeks gestation. The baby weighed 4.2kg at delivery and was complicated by shoulder dystocia. She had minimal general medical care between the pregnancies. At the patient’s 28 week visit, her prenatal surveillance included an abnormal 1-hr glucose challenge test. She returned for a follow up 3-hr OGTT, which revealed abnormal findings; these results were shared with the patient at the 30 week visit. Upon questioning, the patient admitted that there is a family history of diabetes in several of her relatives; however, she has never been tested for diabetes. The patient’s evaluation also demonstrated a body mass index (BMI) of 34, BP 130/78 and fetal heart tones at 148 BPM. Based on these results, the obstetrician diagnosed the patient with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and established a plan of care for the duration of her pregnancy. This plan of care included nutritional counseling with monitoring of her blood glucose as well as possible medical intervention, if glycemic control could not be established. Additionally, the plan called for increased antenatal surveillance based on glycemic control Coding: ICD-9 to ICD-10 In ICD-9-CM, gestational diabetes mellitus codes to 648.83, Abnormal glucose tolerance of mother, antepartum condition or complication. In ICD-10, this condition maps to code O24.410, Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled. Note the change in terminology betw Continue reading >>

Icd-10 Codes For Diabetes
There's More Than One Type Of Diabetes... I'm pretty sure all of you who made it thus far in this article are familiar with the fact that there are at least two major types of diabetes: type I, or juvenile, and type II, with usual (though not mandatory) adult onset. Just like ICD-9, ICD-10 has different chapters for the different types of diabetes. The table below presents the major types of diabetes, by chapters, in both ICD coding versions. Diabetes Coding Comparison ICD-9-CM ICD-10-CM 249._ - Secondary diabetes mellitus E08._ - Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition E09._ - Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus E13._ - Other specified diabetes mellitus 250._ - Diabetes mellitus E10._ - Type 1 diabetes mellitus E11._ - Type 2 diabetes mellitus 648._ - Diabetes mellitus of mother, complicating pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium O24._ - Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy 775.1 - Neonatal diabetes mellitus P70.2 - Neonatal diabetes mellitus This coding structure for diabetes in ICD-10 is very important to understand and remember, as it is virtually always the starting point in assigning codes for all patient encounters seen and treated for diabetes. How To Code in ICD-10 For Diabetes 1. Determine Diabetes Category Again, "category" here refers to the four major groups above (not just to type 1 or 2 diabetes): E08 - Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition E09 - Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus E10 - Type 1 diabetes mellitus E11 - Type 2 diabetes mellitus E13 - Other specified diabetes mellitus Note that, for some reason, E12 has been skipped. Instructions on Diabetes Categories Here are some basic instructions on how to code for each of the diabetes categories above: E08 - Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition. Here, it is Continue reading >>
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Top 10 Causes Of Dka Hospitalization (icd-10 Codes)
Top 10 Causes of DKA Hospitalization (ICD-10 Codes) Most internists are taught the three most common causes of hospitalization for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) are infection, infection, infection. In clinical reality, the three most likely causes of hospitalization for DKA are didn't take insulin, didn't take insulin and didn't take insulin. With ICD-9, E15.1 could be used to code DKA Hospitalization Due to Noncompliance. With ICD-10 coding rules,didn't take insulin is not specific enough to code the cause of DKA hospitalization. The new ICD-10 codes provide a much more detailed look at the causes of DKA leading to hospitalization and will hopefully allow healthcare agencies an enormous amount of your personal data to improve public health. TOP 10 CAUSES OF DKA HOSPITALIZATION (ICD-10 CODES) 1) I forgot to take my insulin because I was Playing Pokemon GO. (E15.1) 2) I forgot to take my insulin because I was twerking and puking all night. (E15.2) 3) I didn't to take my insulin because I was was nauseated and had abdominal pain and I was light headed and I wasn't eating and I didn't know what my sugar was. (E15.3) 4) I didn't take my insulin because I didn't f**king feel like it. (E15.4) 5) I ran out of my insulin and couldn't even afford to buy a pack of cigarettes and I didn't have a friend to bum a bottle of insulin off of. (E15.5) 6) I told everyone at the hospital I took my insulin just like I was supposed to but I actually haven't taken it for a week because I didn't f**king feel like it. (E15.4.6) 7) Whether I took my insulin or not is none of your business and can I have some Dilaudid and a bag of Cheetos for my abdominal pain? (E15.7) 8) I didn't take my insulin because the doctor who told me seven years ago I had diabetes didn't know what they were talking about Continue reading >>

Quality Indicators For High Acuity Pediatric Conditions
Quality Indicators for High Acuity Pediatric Conditions Antonia S. Stang, Sharon E. Straus, Jennifer Crotts, David W. Johnson, Astrid Guttmann OBJECTIVE: Identifying gaps in care and improving outcomes for severely ill children requires the development of evidence-based performance measures. We used a systematic process involving multiple stakeholders to identify and develop evidence-based quality indicators for high acuity pediatric conditions relevant to any emergency department (ED) setting where children are seen. METHODS: A prioritized list of clinical conditions was selected by an advisory panel. A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify existing indicators, as well as guidelines and evidence that could be used to inform the creation of new indicators. A multiphase, Rand-modified Delphi method consisting of anonymous questionnaires and a face-to-face meeting of an expert panel was used for indicator selection. Measure specifications and evidence grading were created for each indicator, and the feasibility and reliability of measurement was assessed in a tertiary care pediatric ED. RESULTS: The conditions selected for indicator development were diabetic ketoacidosis, status asthmaticus, anaphylaxis, status epilepticus, severe head injury, and sepsis. The majority of the 62 selected indicators reflect ED processes (84%) with few indicators reflecting structures (11%) or outcomes (5%). Thirty-seven percent (n = 23) of the selected indicators are based on moderate or high quality evidence. Data were available and interrater reliability acceptable for the majority of indicators. CONCLUSIONS: A systematic process involving multiple stakeholders was used to develop evidence-based quality indicators for high acuity pediatric conditions. Future work Continue reading >>