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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Diabetic Polyneuropathy

ICD-10 Coding for Diabetic Polyneuropathy

E10.42
E11.42
E13.42

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code E10.42 for type 1 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Type 1 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

Billable Code
E10.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Bilateral symptoms such as numbness or tingling
  • • Abnormal monofilament test
  • • Reduced ankle reflexes

Applicable To

  • • Type 1 diabetes with nerve damage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the type of diabetes is specified; if not, default to Type 2.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

Billable Code
E11.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Bilateral symptoms such as numbness or tingling
  • • Abnormal monofilament test
  • • Reduced ankle reflexes

Applicable To

  • • Type 2 diabetes with nerve damage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the type of diabetes is specified; if not, default to Type 2.

Other specified diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

Billable Code
E13.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Bilateral symptoms such as numbness or tingling
  • • Abnormal monofilament test
  • • Reduced ankle reflexes

Applicable To

  • • Other specified diabetes with nerve damage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the type of diabetes is specified; if not, default to Type 2.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.4

Long-term (current) use of insulin

Use when the patient is on long-term insulin therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for diabetic polyneuropathy?

The ICD-10 code for diabetic polyneuropathy is E11.42 for Type 2 diabetes and E10.42 for Type 1 diabetes.

How should diabetic polyneuropathy be documented?

Document diabetic polyneuropathy by linking it to diabetes using terms like 'due to' and specifying bilateral symptoms.

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