ICD-10 Code E09.36 – Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E09.36 – Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
What it is
This code identifies diabetes mellitus caused by a drug or chemical, with cataract documented as a diabetic complication. Use it when the record links the diabetes and cataract to the same condition.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include diabetes attributed to a medication or chemical exposure and cataract noted in the eye exam or assessment.
When to use this code
Use E09.36 when the provider documents drug- or chemical-induced diabetes mellitus and specifically reports diabetic cataract. The record should support both the cause of diabetes and the cataract complication. If the causal agent or eye complication is unclear, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for ordinary diabetes with cataract, or for cataract without a documented diabetes complication. If the diabetes is not linked to a drug or chemical, select the appropriate non-induced diabetes code.
Coding tip
Confirm the inducing substance and the cataract complication are both documented before assigning E09.36.