ICD-10 Code E08.353 – Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with traction retinal detachment not involving the macula (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E08.353 – Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with traction retinal detachment not involving the macula
What it is
This code identifies diabetes caused by another underlying condition, complicated by proliferative diabetic retinopathy and traction retinal detachment that spares the macula. Use it when the record links both the diabetes and the eye complication.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include proliferative retinal neovascularization and a tractional detachment in the retina, with the macula still attached.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents diabetes due to an underlying condition and specifically states proliferative diabetic retinopathy with traction retinal detachment not involving the macula. It fits ophthalmology or endocrine notes that confirm the complication. If the macula is involved, or the retinopathy stage is not documented, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use it for diabetes without proliferative retinopathy, for traction detachment involving the macula, or for retinal detachment from another cause. Check documentation if the eye finding is unspecified.
Coding tip
Confirm both the underlying-condition diabetes and the exact retinal complication wording before assigning E08.353.