RE: [MARKETING] [EXTERNAL] Diabetes Criteria
Here are the references I have. I would say that anything outside of this range would be "uncontrolled".
References:
Recommended A1C levels are set by two organizations, the Association of Clinical Endocrinologist and the American Diabetes Association.
· The ACE recommends A1C levels of 6.5 percent or lower, which is average blood sugar reading of 135 mg/dl over a two - to - month period.
· The ADA recommends A1C levels of 7 percent or lower, which is an average blood sugar reading of 150 mg/dl over a two - to three - month period.
Also, ICD-10 uses different terminology for control in ICD-9. In ICD-9 it’s either controlled or uncontrolled. Very black and white and hard for providers to remember. For ICD-10 it can be Inadequately controlled, Out of control, Poorly controlled, Hypoglycemia, and Hyperglycemia.
Hope it helps.
Robert
Robert S. Hodges MSN, BSN, RN, CCDS
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
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References:
Recommended A1C levels are set by two organizations, the Association of Clinical Endocrinologist and the American Diabetes Association.
· The ACE recommends A1C levels of 6.5 percent or lower, which is average blood sugar reading of 135 mg/dl over a two - to - month period.
· The ADA recommends A1C levels of 7 percent or lower, which is an average blood sugar reading of 150 mg/dl over a two - to three - month period.
Also, ICD-10 uses different terminology for control in ICD-9. In ICD-9 it’s either controlled or uncontrolled. Very black and white and hard for providers to remember. For ICD-10 it can be Inadequately controlled, Out of control, Poorly controlled, Hypoglycemia, and Hyperglycemia.
Hope it helps.
Robert
Robert S. Hodges MSN, BSN, RN, CCDS
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Secretary, Nursing Professional Standards Board
Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center
1500 Weiss Street, ATTN PAS-136
Saginaw MI 48602
989-497-2500 x13101
Robert.Hodges2@va.gov
VA Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence (“I CARE”)
VA Core Characteristics: Trustworthy, Accessible, Quality, Innovative, Agile, Integrated
"The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug." Samuel "Mark Twain" Clemens