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Physiology: DM microalbumuria

T ype 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complications (ICD-10 code E11.29 ).  The associated terms can include microalbumuria or renal impairment.  I am sharing a bit of information on the physiology around this condition. This video in YouTube has a great explanation of the labs that give a general idea about the condition, at minute 3:03 .  The presenter is Real World NP and the name of the video is "Microalbuminuria Case Study: Lab Interpretation for Nurse Practioners". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSpx8eLA96U Documenting for Microalbuminuria: if patient tests positive for moderately increased albuminuria (microalbuminuria) consistently over a period of at least 3 months, the provider should document the duration in the chart note and describe the condition as “persistent”, as appropriate.  Coders do not determine codes based on labs.   Lab values: Normal Micro-moderate increase albuminuria Macro-severely increased albuminur