ICD-10 Code E09.61 – Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with diabetic arthropathy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E09.61 – Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with diabetic arthropathy
What it is
This code identifies diabetes caused by a drug or chemical, with joint disease attributed to the diabetes. Use it when the record links the arthropathy to the diabetes rather than to another cause.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Arthropathy may present with joint pain, stiffness, swelling, limited motion, or deformity in a patient with medication- or chemical-induced diabetes.
When to use this code
Use E09.61 when the provider documents drug- or chemical-induced diabetes mellitus and specifically states diabetic arthropathy. The note should connect the joint condition to the diabetes. If the cause of diabetes or the joint disorder is unclear, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for diabetes from other causes, such as type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Do not use it when arthropathy is present but not documented as diabetic or when the relationship is not established.
Coding tip
Confirm both the diabetes etiology and the diabetic arthropathy in the same record before assigning E09.61.