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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Polyneuropathy in Diabetes

ICD-10 Coding for Polyneuropathy in Diabetes

E11.42
E11.40

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

Also Known as:
Diabetic Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Polyneuropathy in Diabetes

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Polyneuropathy in Diabetes

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 neuropathic symptoms linked to diabetes
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'diabetic polyneuropathy'

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic polyneuropathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly links neuropathy to diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

Billable Code
E11.40
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
    documentation:
    • • General documentation of neuropathy without specific type

    Applicable To

    • • Diabetic neuropathy NOS

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of neuropathy if possible.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    Z79.4

    Long term (current) use of insulin

    Use to indicate insulin use in diabetic patients.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the ICD-10 code for diabetic polyneuropathy?

    The ICD-10 code for diabetic polyneuropathy is E11.42, which indicates Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy.

    How do you document diabetic polyneuropathy?

    Document diabetic polyneuropathy by linking neuropathic symptoms directly to diabetes, specifying symptoms like numbness and tingling, and excluding other causes.

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