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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Type 1 Diabetes

ICD-10 Coding for Type 1 Diabetes

E10.9
E10.21

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for type 1 diabetes includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Juvenile Diabetes
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)
Insulin-dependent diabetes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Type 1 Diabetes

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Type 1 Diabetes

Use ICD-10 code E10.9 for type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

Billable Code
E10.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Diagnosis confirmed by positive autoimmune markers
  • • HbA1c ≥6.5% or fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL

Applicable To

  • • Type 1 diabetes mellitus NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the absence of complications clearly.

Type 1 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

Billable Code
E10.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented renal impairment linked to diabetes
  • • Lab evidence of nephropathy (e.g., elevated creatinine)

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic nephropathy due to Type 1 diabetes

Important Notes

  • • Document the stage of CKD and its link to diabetes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.4

Long-term (current) use of insulin

Use to indicate ongoing insulin therapy.

N18.3

Chronic kidney disease, stage 3

Use to specify the stage of CKD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Type 1 diabetes?

The ICD-10 code for Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications is E10.9. Use E10.21 for Type 1 diabetes with diabetic nephropathy.

How do you code Type 1 diabetes with complications?

Code E10.21 for Type 1 diabetes with diabetic nephropathy. Always document and link complications to diabetes.

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