The diagnostic statement in the medical record indicates that the patient has a history of diabetes mellitus. in this example, the coder should assign the code for

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The diagnostic statement in the medical record indicates that the patient has a history of diabetes mellitus. in this example, the coder should assign the code for

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I believe it could be hyperglycemia.

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