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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Diabetic Neuropathy

ICD-10 Coding for Diabetic Neuropathy

E11.42
E11.40

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for diabetic neuropathy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Diabetic Nerve Damage
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetes Mellitus with Neuropathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Diabetic Neuropathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Diabetic Neuropathy

Use ICD-10 code E11.42 for type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

Billable Code
E11.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of bilateral sensory loss confirmed by testing
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of polyneuropathy due to diabetes

Applicable To

  • • Type 2 diabetes with polyneuropathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies polyneuropathy and links it to diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

Billable Code
E11.40
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • General neuropathy symptoms without specific testing

Applicable To

  • • Type 2 diabetes with unspecified neuropathy

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using this code if specific neuropathy type is known.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G63.2

Diabetic polyneuropathy

Use as a supplementary code to specify the type of neuropathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for diabetic neuropathy?

The ICD-10 code for diabetic neuropathy varies based on the type. E11.42 is used for type 2 diabetes with polyneuropathy, while E11.40 is for unspecified neuropathy.

How do you document diabetic neuropathy?

Document diabetic neuropathy by specifying the type, linking it to diabetes, and including test results like nerve conduction studies.

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