ICD-10 Code E08.352 – Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with traction retinal detachment involving the macula (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E08.352 – Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with traction retinal detachment involving the macula
What it is
This code identifies diabetes caused by another underlying condition, complicated by proliferative diabetic retinopathy and traction retinal detachment involving the macula. It signals advanced retinal disease linked to the diabetes.
Clinical signs
Look for documented proliferative retinopathy, retinal neovascularization, and tractional separation of the retina affecting the macula. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents diabetes due to an underlying condition and specifies proliferative diabetic retinopathy with traction retinal detachment involving the macula. The retinal detachment must be part of the documented diabetic eye complication. If the record does not clearly link all elements, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use it for diabetes without proliferative retinopathy, or for retinal detachment not documented as tractional and macula-involving. Do not assume this code from nonspecific diabetic eye disease.
Coding tip
Verify both the diabetes etiology and the exact eye complication wording before assigning E08.352.