Type 2 DM ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Type 2 DM?

ICD-10 codes for type 2 DM are subject to future changes. The World Health Organization (WHO) regularly updates the ICD 10 code DM type 2 set, and codes for type 2 DM might be revised as new information emerges. Here are some examples of other Type 2 DM ICD-10 codes:

• E11.9 - Used when a patient has Type 2 diabetes mellitus, but there are no reported complications associated with the condition. It indicates that the diabetes is present but has not caused any specific complications in the individual.

• E11.X - This is a category of ICD-10 codes used to signify Type 2 diabetes mellitus with various complications. 

• E11.20 - Indicates a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes mellitus without any specified complications or related conditions. 

• E11.40 - Represents Type 2 diabetes mellitus with the complication of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a condition that affects the nerves and typically results in symptoms like tingling, numbness, and pain in the extremities.
• ‍E11.51 - Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene. Used to indicate a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in a patient who has peripheral angiopathy, a condition involving damage to the blood vessels in the extremities (usually the legs and feet).

Which Type 2 DM ICD codes are Billable

All the DM type 2 ICD 10 codes listed are billable. The specific code chosen depends on the unique circumstances of the individual patient and the specific details of their type 2 DM condition.

Clinical Information

• Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition affecting the body's ability to use glucose for energy or store it for later use.
• Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, is crucial in helping the body utilize glucose.
• High blood sugar levels over time can cause serious health issues like heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, and nerve damage.
• Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes, with over 30 million affected individuals in the United States. Its prevalence is increasing among children and adolescents.
• The exact cause of type 2 diabetes is unknown, but it is believed to be influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
• Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include a family history of the disease, being overweight or obese, physical inactivity, certain medical conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome, race/ethnicity, and age.
• There is no cure for type 2 diabetes, but it can be managed through lifestyle changes and medications.
• Lifestyle changes include weight loss (for overweight/obese individuals), healthy eating, regular physical activity, and stress management.
• Medications for type 2 diabetes include oral drugs like metformin, sulfonylureas, and thiazolidinediones, as well as insulin injections.

Synonyms

• Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)
• Maturity-onset diabetes mellitus (MODY)
• Adult-onset diabetes
• Ketosis-resistant diabetes
• Slow-onset diabetes