ICD-10 Code E09.352 – Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with traction retinal detachment involving the macula (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E09.352 – Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with traction retinal detachment involving the macula
What it is
This code identifies diabetes caused by a drug or chemical, complicated by proliferative diabetic retinopathy and a traction retinal detachment that involves the macula. It reflects both the diabetes type and the specific eye complication.
Clinical signs
Findings may include proliferative retinal neovascularization and evidence of traction pulling the retina away from the eye wall. Macular involvement is documented when the central retina is affected. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states diabetes is drug or chemical induced and the patient has proliferative diabetic retinopathy with traction retinal detachment involving the macula. You should have documentation linking the diabetes to the causative substance and the eye findings.
Code it when the ophthalmology note or discharge summary clearly names this exact complication. Check documentation if the detachment type, macular involvement, or diabetes cause is not explicitly stated.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonproliferative retinopathy, retinal detachment without traction, or macular involvement that is not documented. Do not use it if the diabetes cause is unspecified or not drug or chemical induced.
Coding tip
Confirm both the diabetes etiology and the exact retinal complication before assigning E09.352.