Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for insulin resistance includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Insulin Resistance
Use ICD-10 code E88.81 for insulin resistance, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Long-term (current) use of insulin
Use if the patient is on long-term insulin therapy.
The ICD-10 code for insulin resistance is E88.81, used when clinical criteria such as HOMA-IR ≥4.65 and BMI ≥30 are met.
Document insulin resistance with lab results like HOMA-IR ≥4.65, fasting insulin levels, and physical findings such as acanthosis nigricans.