ICD-10 Code E11.39 – Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic ophthalmic complication (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E11.39 – Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic ophthalmic complication
What it is
This code identifies type 2 diabetes with an eye complication caused by diabetes that is not named elsewhere in the category. Use it when the record documents a diabetic ophthalmic problem, but not a more specific eye diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Eye findings may include diabetic changes affecting the retina, lens, or other ocular structures, but the chart must support a diabetic cause and a nonspecific ophthalmic complication.
When to use this code
Use E11.39 when the provider documents type 2 diabetes with an ophthalmic complication and no more specific diabetic eye code applies. It is appropriate when the eye condition is clearly linked to diabetes, but the exact complication is not further specified. Check documentation if the note names a different diabetic eye disorder.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for diabetic retinopathy, cataract, glaucoma, or macular edema when a specific code is documented. Do not assign it if the eye problem is not stated as diabetic or if the record is too vague.
Coding tip
Look for the provider’s exact eye diagnosis and choose a more specific diabetic ophthalmic code whenever the documentation supports it.