E11.40
Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases Billable
Quick Reference
Type 2 diabetes with nerve damage without specification of neuropathy type
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
Type 2 diabetes with nerve damage without specification of neuropathy type
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Numbness and tingling in feet
- Painful diabetic neuropathy
- Loss of protective sensation
Documentation Requirements
- Document symptoms: numbness, burning, tingling, pain
- Record monofilament testing results
- Note if autonomic neuropathy present
- Specify distribution (stocking-glove pattern)
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
Diabetic neuropathyDiabetic peripheral neuropathyDiabetic nerve damage
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Neuropathy without diabetes (G62.9)
- Diabetic amyotrophy (E11.44)
- Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (E11.43)
Coding Notes
Use E11.42 for diabetic polyneuropathy specifically
Use E11.43 for autonomic neuropathy
Screen feet annually for loss of protective sensation
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Code
E11.40
Category
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
Billable Status
Billable
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