ICD-10 Code E13.618 – Other specified diabetes mellitus with other diabetic arthropathy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E13.618 – Other specified diabetes mellitus with other diabetic arthropathy
What it is
This code identifies diabetes mellitus that is not type 1 or type 2, with joint disease specifically attributed to the diabetes. Use it when the record states another specified diabetes type and a diabetic arthropathy.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see joint pain, stiffness, swelling, or limited range of motion, with the provider linking the arthropathy to diabetes.
When to use this code
Use E13.618 when the provider documents other specified diabetes mellitus and clearly identifies diabetic arthropathy. The note should connect the joint disorder to the diabetes rather than to trauma, infection, or another arthropathy. If the diabetes type or cause is unclear, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for type 1 or type 2 diabetes with arthropathy, or for joint disease not documented as diabetic. Check documentation if the arthropathy is due to another condition.
Coding tip
Confirm both elements in the record: the specific diabetes category and the diabetic arthropathy linkage.