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ICD-10 CodesE09.29

E09.29

Billable

Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication

BILLABLE STATUSYes
IMPLEMENTATION DATEOctober 1, 2015
LAST UPDATED09/05/2025

Code Description

ICD-10 E09.29 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication.

Key Diagnostic Point:

E09.29 refers to diabetes mellitus that is induced by drugs or chemicals, specifically highlighting cases where the patient also experiences other complications related to diabetic kidney disease. This condition can arise from various medications, including glucocorticoids, antipsychotics, and certain chemotherapy agents, which can lead to insulin resistance or impaired insulin secretion. Patients may present with elevated blood glucose levels and may require careful monitoring of HbA1c levels to assess long-term glycemic control. The presence of diabetic kidney complications, such as diabetic nephropathy, necessitates a comprehensive management approach, including potential adjustments in medication, dietary modifications, and regular monitoring of renal function. Insulin management may be required, especially if the patient exhibits significant hyperglycemia. The complexity of managing drug-induced diabetes lies in the need to balance the treatment of the underlying condition for which the drug was prescribed while addressing the metabolic disturbances caused by the drug itself.

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

  • Variety of drugs that can induce diabetes
  • Need for detailed patient history to identify causative agents
  • Management of concurrent diabetic kidney complications
  • Potential for multiple coding scenarios based on complications

Audit Risk Factors

  • Inadequate documentation of drug history
  • Failure to document kidney complications
  • Misclassification of diabetes type
  • Lack of clear linkage between drug use and diabetes onset

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

Endocrinology

Documentation Requirements

Thorough documentation of diabetes management, including medication history and HbA1c levels.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Patients presenting with new-onset diabetes after starting corticosteroids or antipsychotics.

Billing Considerations

Endocrinologists must ensure that the cause of diabetes is clearly documented to support the use of E09.29.

Nephrology

Documentation Requirements

Detailed records of renal function tests and any diabetic nephropathy assessments.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease requiring renal protective strategies.

Billing Considerations

Nephrologists should document the relationship between diabetes management and kidney function closely.

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Use E09.29 When
  • According to ICD
  • 10 guidelines, E09
  • 29 should be used when diabetes is clearly linked to drug or chemical exposure and when there are documented kidney complications
  • Coders must ensure that the documentation supports the diagnosis and that the drug
  • induced nature is explicitly stated

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use E09.29 When
No specific exclusions found.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

99214CPT Code

Established patient office visit, level 4

Clinical Scenario

Used for follow-up visits for diabetes management and monitoring of kidney function.

Documentation Requirements

Document patient history, medication changes, and lab results.

Specialty Considerations

Endocrinologists should focus on diabetes management, while nephrologists should emphasize renal function.

ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

Enhanced Specificity

ICD-10 Improvements

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of drug-induced diabetes, improving the accuracy of diabetes-related data and enhancing patient management strategies.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of drug-induced diabetes, improving the accuracy of diabetes-related data and enhancing patient management strategies.

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

reimbursement.

Resources

Clinical References

  • •
    ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Coding & Billing References

  • •
    ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of drugs can induce diabetes mellitus?

Common drugs include glucocorticoids, certain antipsychotics, and some medications used in cancer treatment, which can lead to insulin resistance or impaired insulin secretion.