ICD-10-CM · E10.9
ICD-10 E10.9: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Type 1 DM without end-organ damage.
Code
E10.9
Category
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Clinical context
Type 1 DM without end-organ damage.
Documentation requirements
- Antibody testing (GAD-65, ICA, IA-2)
- C-peptide low
- Insulin requirement
Common related procedures
- 83036 HbA1c
- CGM (95251)
Common payer denial patterns
- CGM coverage criteria - Medicare and commercial vary
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 E10.9 mean?
Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
When is this code documented?
Type 1 DM without end-organ damage.
What documentation supports this code?
Antibody testing (GAD-65, ICA, IA-2); C-peptide low; Insulin requirement.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
CGM coverage criteria - Medicare and commercial vary.
Related diagnoses
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