ICD-10 Code E11.49 – Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic neurological complication (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E11.49 – Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic neurological complication
What it is
This code identifies type 2 diabetes with a documented diabetic neurological complication that is not classified elsewhere. Use it when the record links the neurologic problem to diabetes, but a more specific diabetic neuropathy code does not apply.
Clinical signs
Findings may include numbness, tingling, pain, weakness, or other nerve-related symptoms attributed to diabetes. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact neurologic complication.
When to use this code
Use E11.49 when the provider documents type 2 diabetes and a diabetic neurologic complication, but does not specify a more precise category such as polyneuropathy or autonomic neuropathy. It is appropriate when the neurologic problem is clearly described as diabetic and is not otherwise classified. Check documentation if the record is vague.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for diabetic neuropathy when a more specific code is documented, or when the neurologic condition is not linked to diabetes. If the chart does not support a diabetic cause, choose another diagnosis.
Coding tip
Look for explicit provider wording connecting the neurologic disorder to diabetes before assigning E11.49.