Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema (unspecified eye)
ICD-10 E09.3299 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema (unspecified eye).
E09.3299 refers to diabetes mellitus that is induced by drugs or chemicals, specifically characterized by mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema in an unspecified eye. This condition arises when certain medications or toxic substances lead to elevated blood glucose levels, resulting in diabetes. Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy is an early stage of diabetic eye disease, where small blood vessels in the retina become damaged, but there is no swelling or leakage of fluid into the macula. Patients may present with symptoms such as blurred vision or difficulty seeing at night. Management of this condition typically involves controlling blood glucose levels through lifestyle modifications, oral hypoglycemic agents, or insulin therapy, depending on the severity of the diabetes. Regular eye examinations are crucial for monitoring retinal health and preventing progression to more severe forms of retinopathy.
Detailed medication history, HbA1c levels, and management plans.
Patients presenting with new-onset diabetes after starting a new medication.
Ensure clear documentation of the drug responsible for diabetes onset.
Retinal examination findings, grading of retinopathy, and treatment plans.
Routine eye exams for diabetic patients to monitor retinopathy progression.
Document the absence of macular edema clearly to support coding.
Used for follow-up visits for diabetes management.
Document patient history, examination findings, and management plan.
Endocrinologists should ensure comprehensive documentation of diabetes management.
Medications such as corticosteroids, certain antipsychotics, and thiazide diuretics are known to potentially induce diabetes by affecting insulin sensitivity or secretion.
