AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1997 Fourth Quarter

Diabetic Osteomyelitis

A new "use additional code" note has been added to code 731.8, Other bone involvement in diseases classified elsewhere. The note clarifies the need for an additional code to specify the bone condition, such as acute osteomyelitis. 731.8 Other bone involvement in diseases classified elsewhere Code first underlying disease, as: diabetes mellitus (250.8) Add Use additional code to specify bone condition, such as: acute osteomyelitis (730.00-730.09) ...

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