ICD-10 Code E08.37 – Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic macular edema, resolved following treatment (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E08.37 – Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic macular edema, resolved following treatment
What it is
This code identifies diabetes mellitus caused by another underlying condition, with a history of diabetic macular edema that has resolved after treatment. Use it when the record shows the edema is no longer active.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. The chart should support diabetes due to an underlying condition and prior macular edema affecting the retina, with resolution documented by the treating clinician.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents diabetes from an underlying condition and specifically states that diabetic macular edema has resolved following treatment. It may appear in follow-up ophthalmology or diabetes records. If the edema is still present, choose the active edema code instead.
Do not use for
Do not use it for diabetic macular edema that remains active or for diabetes without an underlying condition. Check documentation if the record only mentions retinal disease, vision changes, or treatment history without stating resolution.
Coding tip
Confirm both the underlying-condition diabetes and the resolved status of macular edema before assigning E08.37.