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E10.39

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Type 1 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic ophthalmic complication

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

E10
  • • diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition (E08.-)
  • • drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus (E09.-)
  • • gestational diabetes (O24.4-)
  • • hyperglycemia NOS (R73.9)
  • • neonatal diabetes mellitus (P70.2)
  • • postpancreatectomy diabetes mellitus (E13.-)
  • • postprocedural diabetes mellitus (E13.-)
  • • secondary diabetes mellitus NEC (E13.-)
  • • type 2 diabetes mellitus (E11.-)

📋 Code Instructions

direct
  • • code to identify manifestation, such as:
  • • diabetic glaucoma (H40-H42)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code E10.39 represents type 1 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic ophthalmic complication. This code falls under the Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that E10.39 has 9 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code E10.39?

ICD-10-CM code E10.39 is "Type 1 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic ophthalmic complication". It belongs to the category: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).

Is E10.39 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, E10.39 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with E10.39?

E10.39 has 9 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in E10.3

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

E10.31Type 1 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathyE10.32Type 1 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathyE10.33Type 1 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathyE10.34Type 1 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathyE10.35Type 1 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathyE10.36Type 1 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataractE10.37Type 1 diabetes mellitus with diabetic macular edema, resolved following treatment

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Code Information

CodeE10.39
BillableYes
ParentE10.3
CategoryEndocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Excludes19 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)