PATIENT: MOLINAZZI, JAMES Attending Physician: Oscar R. Prader, MD S: Pt is a 52-year-old male, comes in for a 6-week follow-up since his diagnosis of secondary diabetes mellitus due to hyperthyroidism. Patient states he has been taking his methimazole, as prescribed. O: H: 6’0”, W: 168, T: 99.1, BP: 125/82; HEENT: unremarkable. Heart rhythm is regular and steady. Lung sounds are also normal. EKG unremarkable. I emphasized the importance of medication and diet. I reviewed the plan to control the secondary diabetes with diet and exercise as first treatment choice. A: Hyperthyroidism with secondary diabetes mellitus P: 1. Rx: Propranolol to manage tachycardia. Methimazole continued. 2. Rx: TSH blood test. Patient to go to lab for test within the week. 3. Patient to return in 10–14 days. What are the diagnosis code for this patient?
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