Asked by chance throndson on Jul 25, 2024
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What is the correct code assigned for a type 1 DM patient in a coma with ketoacidosis?
A) E10.10
B) E10.11
C) E10.22
D) E10.29
Ketoacidosis
A serious complication of diabetes resulting in high levels of ketones in the blood, indicating insufficient insulin.
Type 1 DM
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, an autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little to no insulin.
- Acquire knowledge on the classification and coding pertaining to complications related to diabetes mellitus, encompassing retinopathy, neuralgia, ketoacidosis, and hypoglycemia.
Verified Answer
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(K12_HN) Hoang Bao TrungJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is designated by the code E10 in ICD-10-CM. The code for a patient with type 1 DM who is in a coma with ketoacidosis is E10.11, which specifically indicates the presence of ketoacidosis. E10.10 would be used for a type 1 DM patient without complications or manifestations, while E10.22 and E10.29 are codes for other complications that are not present in this scenario.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the classification and coding pertaining to complications related to diabetes mellitus, encompassing retinopathy, neuralgia, ketoacidosis, and hypoglycemia.