ICD-10 Code E08.62 – Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with skin complications (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E08.62 – Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with skin complications
What it is
This code identifies diabetes caused by another underlying condition when skin complications are present. Use it when the record links the diabetes to a secondary cause and documents a related skin problem.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the chart describes diabetic skin involvement such as ulcers, infections, or other skin changes in the setting of secondary diabetes.
When to use this code
Use E08.62 when the provider states the diabetes is due to an underlying condition and also documents a skin complication. The underlying cause should be identified in the record, and the skin issue should be clinically linked to the diabetes. Check documentation if the relationship is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for primary diabetes without an underlying condition. Also avoid it when the skin problem is documented without a diabetes-related connection.
Coding tip
Verify both the secondary cause and the skin complication before assigning E08.62.