All ICD-9 Codes considered
ICD-10 has not addressed this issue, until it does coders are to not assume a relationship.ICD-10 does not contradict this advice. Therefore, coders are to not assume a relationship. ICD 10 Coding Handbook p 164 states PVD and DM are "coded separately unless the physician documents a causal relationship." ................
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