Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for diabetes includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Diabetes
Use ICD-10 code E10.9 for type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Long-term (current) use of insulin
Use when the patient is on long-term insulin therapy.
Long-term (current) use of oral hypoglycemic drugs
Use when the patient is on long-term oral hypoglycemic therapy.
The ICD-10 code for Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications is E11.9. This code is used when the patient has Type 2 diabetes without any documented complications.
For diabetes with complications, sequence the diabetes code first, followed by the specific complication code. For example, E11.621 for Type 2 diabetes with foot ulcer.