ICD-10-CM Code E13.39
Other specified diabetes mellitus with other diabetic ophthalmic complication
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.E13.39 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other specified diabetes mellitus with other diabetic ophthalmic complication. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code E133 is used to code Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy ([ˌrɛtnˈɑpəθi]), also known as diabetic eye disease, is when damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes. It can eventually lead to blindness.
Specialty: | Ophthalmology |
MeSH Code: | D003930 |
ICD 9 Code: | 250.5 |
Image of fundus showing scatter laser surgery for diabetic retinopathy
Coding Notes for E13.39 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Additional Code Note:
Use Additional Code
Use Additional Code note means a second code must be used in conjunction with this code. Codes with this note are Etiology codes and must be followed by a Manifestation code or codes. - Code to identify manifestation, such as:
- Diabetic glaucoma See Section H40-H42
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #008 - Simultaneous pancreas or kidney transplant.
- DRG Group #010 - Pancreas transplant.
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye with MCC.
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'E13.39 - Other specified diabetes mellitus with other diabetic ophthalmic complication'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Codes GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code E13.39 and a single ICD9 code, 250.50 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: E13.3 - Other specified diabetes mellitus with ophthalmic complications