What is required for the M1028 diagnosis of PVD and DM to be considered active?

For a diagnosis of Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) to be considered active, it must have a direct relationship to the patient's current status or needs. This means that the conditions significantly affect the patient's daily life, health management, or care planning. Active diagnoses indicate that they are contributing factors in determining the patient's treatment plan, rehabilitation goals, or overall health status.

While documentation of the diagnosis is important for record-keeping and ensuring continuity of care, it does not alone determine whether the diagnosis is active in relation to the patient's needs. Successful treatment in a hospital may indicate that the patient has received care for these conditions, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the diagnoses are currently impacting the patient's ongoing care requirements. Similarly, having received recent medication for the diagnosis indicates treatment but does not inherently reflect the current status or ongoing impact of the disease on the patient's health or care needs. Only through assessing the relationship of PVD and DM to the patient's present condition can one determine if those diagnoses are active and require attention in the care plan.