ICD-10 Code E13.69 – Other specified diabetes mellitus with other specified complication (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E13.69 – Other specified diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
What it is
E13.69 identifies diabetes mellitus described as “other specified” when it is documented with a complication that does not fit a more specific diabetes code. Use it when the record clearly names the complication but not a different diabetes category.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see signs of diabetes plus a documented complication such as neuropathy, skin changes, or another diabetes-related problem that is not otherwise classified.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents other specified diabetes mellitus and also identifies a specific complication, but no more precise diabetes-with-complication code applies. It is appropriate when the complication is clearly linked to diabetes in the chart. Check documentation if the type of diabetes or complication is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use E13.69 if the record supports a more specific diabetes code, such as a type 1, type 2, or drug-induced diabetes code. Also avoid it when no complication is documented.
Coding tip
Code the diabetes and the complication exactly as documented, and query the provider if the complication is not explicitly linked to diabetes.