ICD-10-CM · E11.21
ICD-10 E11.21: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
T2DM with kidney involvement.
Code
E11.21
Category
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Clinical context
T2DM with kidney involvement.
Documentation requirements
- Microalbumin or proteinuria
- eGFR
Common related procedures
- 82043 microalbumin
- 82570 creatinine
Common payer denial patterns
- Pair with N18.x for CKD stage
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 E11.21 mean?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
When is this code documented?
T2DM with kidney involvement.
What documentation supports this code?
Microalbumin or proteinuria; eGFR.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Pair with N18.x for CKD stage.
Related diagnoses
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