ICD-10 Code E11.61 – Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic arthropathy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E11.61 – Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic arthropathy
What it is
This code identifies type 2 diabetes with joint disease caused by diabetic changes. Use it when the record links arthropathy directly to diabetes.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, or reduced range of motion. Documentation should show diabetic arthropathy or a diabetes-related joint disorder; clinical features vary, refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use E11.61 when the provider documents type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic arthropathy. It applies when the joint problem is clearly attributed to diabetes in the assessment or impression. If the note only says arthritis or joint pain without that link, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or joint pain without a diabetic cause. If the arthropathy is not documented as diabetic, check documentation.
Coding tip
Look for an explicit provider statement connecting the arthropathy to type 2 diabetes before assigning E11.61.