This 51 year old male is Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic admitted for treatment of a grade III food ulcer which involved necrosis of the muscle on the left foot with gangrenous changes resulting from diabetic neuropathy, atherosclerosis, and chronic peripheral vascular insufficiency. Excisional debridement of the ulcer to the muscle is accomplished.

Question

This 51 year old male is Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic admitted for treatment of a grade III food ulcer which involved necrosis of the muscle on the left foot with gangrenous changes resulting from  diabetic neuropathy, atherosclerosis, and chronic peripheral vascular insufficiency. Excisional debridement of the ulcer to the muscle is accomplished.

Which answer is correct?

A. 250.71, 440.23, 250.61, 357.2, 86.22
B. 250.71, 440.24, 250.61, 357.2, 707.15, 83.45
C. 250.01, 440.20, 785.4, 357.2, 707.15, 86.28
D. 250.71, 440.24, 250.61, 357.2, 707.15, 86.28

I came up with C as the answer because of the gangrene diagnosis. Is this correct?

MathMate · Answer

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