Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 249.3
Secondary diabetes mellitus with other coma
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 2 ICD-9-CM codes below 249.3 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
249.3 Excludes
  • secondary diabetes mellitus with hyperosmolar coma (249.2)
Applies To
  • Secondary diabetes mellitus with diabetic coma (with ketoacidosis)
  • Secondary diabetes mellitus with diabetic hypoglycemic coma
  • Secondary diabetes mellitus with insulin coma NOS
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 249.3:
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