Starvation Ketosis

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Provider documents: Starvation Ketosis not in DKA

CDS Recommended: E88.89 "Other specified metabolic disorders" as Principal Diagnosis with Secondary Diagnosis: T730XXA "Starvation, initial encounter"

Final Code: T730XXA "Starvation, initial encounter"

Why would E88.89 as a Principal Diagnosis not be included in the code set for Starvation Ketosis?

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