ICD-10 Code E13.61 – Other specified diabetes mellitus with diabetic arthropathy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E13.61 – Other specified diabetes mellitus with diabetic arthropathy
What it is
This code identifies diabetes mellitus in the “other specified” category when it is complicated by diabetic arthropathy. It signals joint involvement attributed to diabetes, not a general musculoskeletal complaint.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see joint pain, stiffness, swelling, reduced range of motion, or deformity described as related to diabetic joint disease.
When to use this code
Use E13.61 when the provider documents other specified diabetes mellitus and specifically links the condition to diabetic arthropathy. It is appropriate when the record identifies joint disease as a diabetic complication. If the note only says arthritis or joint pain without a diabetic connection, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for non-diabetic arthritis, traumatic joint injury, or unspecified joint pain. If the arthropathy is not documented as diabetic, choose the code that matches the confirmed condition.
Coding tip
Verify both the diabetes type and the explicit link to arthropathy before assigning E13.61.