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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Glucose

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Glucose

E11.65
R73.09

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

Also Known as:
Hyperglycemia
High Blood Sugar
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Glucose

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Glucose

Use ICD-10 code E11.65 for type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

Billable Code
E11.65
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented Type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia
documentation:
  • • Provider notes linking diabetes and hyperglycemia

Applicable To

  • • Type 2 diabetes with high blood sugar

Important Notes

  • • Ensure hyperglycemia is documented by the provider.

Other abnormal glucose

Billable Code
R73.09
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Fasting glucose 100-125 mg/dL
  • • OGTT 140-199 mg/dL

Applicable To

  • • Prediabetes
  • • Impaired glucose regulation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no diabetes diagnosis is present.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.4

Long-term (current) use of insulin

Use with Type 2 diabetes when insulin is prescribed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated glucose?

The ICD-10 code for elevated glucose without a diabetes diagnosis is R73.09, while E11.65 is used for Type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia.

Can hyperglycemia be coded based on lab results alone?

No, hyperglycemia must be explicitly documented by the provider in conjunction with diabetes for accurate coding.

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