ICD-10 Code E09.355 – Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E09.355 – Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy
What it is
This code identifies diabetes caused by a drug or chemical, with diabetic retinal damage that is proliferative but currently stable. Use it when the record links both the medication or chemical cause and the specific eye complication.
Clinical signs
Findings usually include diabetic retinopathy with retinal neovascular changes that are described as stable. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, and confirm that the diabetes is attributed to a drug or chemical exposure.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents drug- or chemical-induced diabetes mellitus and specifies stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy. It is appropriate for ophthalmology, endocrinology, or problem-list documentation that clearly connects the diabetes cause and the retinal condition. Check documentation if stability or proliferative status is not stated.
Do not use for
Do not use it for diabetes without a documented drug or chemical cause, or for retinopathy that is nonproliferative, unstable, or unspecified. If the eye finding is not clearly diabetic, use a different code.
Coding tip
Verify both the causative agent and the exact retinopathy stage before assigning E09.355.