ICD-10 Code E09.29 – Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E09.29 – Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication
What it is
This code identifies diabetes caused by a drug or chemical, with a kidney complication that is not specifically named elsewhere. Use it when documentation links the diabetes and the renal complication.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see evidence of diabetes plus a documented kidney disorder such as diabetic nephropathy or another renal complication attributed to the drug-induced diabetes.
When to use this code
Use E09.29 when the provider states that a medication or chemical caused diabetes and also documents another diabetic kidney complication. It is appropriate when the renal issue is linked to the diabetes, not just present in the chart. Check documentation if the cause or complication type is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for diabetes without a kidney complication, or when the kidney disease is unrelated to diabetes. If the record does not support a drug- or chemical-induced cause, code the documented condition instead.
Coding tip
Verify both the drug-induced diabetes and the specific kidney complication are documented before assigning E09.29.