long term use of insulin

If patient has type 1 Diabetes, do we also use the Z794 code for long term use of insulin? Or is the insulin implied since it is type 1.
Thanks for your help

Deb Travers, RN, COS-C
dtravers@nvnacc.com

Comments

  • edited May 2017
    No, the insulin is implied for type 1.
    Only use the long term use of insulin for type 2.

    Deborah L. Falen

    Home Health Office Coordinator

    debbie.falen@echospital.org



    Ellwood City Hospital HHA

    724 Pershing Street

    Ellwood City, PA 16117

    phone 724-758-2730

    fax 724-752-4216
  • No it's a given
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