E11.6
Non-billableType 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complications
Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complications
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diabetes (mellitus) due to insulin secretory defect
- diabetes NOS
- insulin resistant diabetes (mellitus)
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)
- diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition (E08.-)
- drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus (E09.-)
- gestational diabetes (O24.4-)
- neonatal diabetes mellitus (P70.2)
- postpancreatectomy diabetes mellitus (E13.-)
- postprocedural diabetes mellitus (E13.-)
- secondary diabetes mellitus NEC (E13.-)
- type 1 diabetes mellitus (E10.-)
Child Codes (6)
E11.61Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic arthropathy
E11.62Type 2 diabetes mellitus with skin complications
E11.63Type 2 diabetes mellitus with oral complications
E11.64Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia
E11.65Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
E11.69Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code E11.6?
ICD-10-CM code E11.6 represents "Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complications". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is E11.6 a billable code?
No, E11.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under E11.6.
What chapter is E11.6 in?
E11.6 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E11.6?
E11.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74); diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition (E08.-); drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus (E09.-); and 6 more.
What are the subcategories under E11.6?
E11.6 has 6 child codes, including: E11.61 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic arthropathy), E11.62 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with skin complications), E11.63 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with oral complications), E11.64 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with E11.6?
Yes, when using E11.6 you should also code: code to identify control using:; injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs (Z79.85); insulin (Z79.4); oral antidiabetic drugs (Z79.84); oral hypoglycemic drugs (Z79.84).
What are the UMLS CUIs for E11.6?
E11.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0342262. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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