Diabetes and hyperlipidemia

Documentation states patient has uncontrolled type II diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Do I assume hyperlipidemia is a manifestation of diabetes and code 250.82 and 272.4 or do I code 250.02 and 272.4?

Jan 14th, 2014 - Codapedia Editor 1,399

re: Diabetes and hyperlipidemia

I wouldn't assume.

Jan 15th, 2014 -

re: Diabetes and hyperlipidemia

how would I be able to tell if it is a manisfestation vs a complication ?