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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 Details

Code
E11.40
Category
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
Billable Status
Billable

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