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ICD-10 Coding for ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines(E11.42, I11.0)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

ICD-10 GuidelinesICD-10-CM 2025 Guidelines

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines

E10-E16Primary Range

Diabetes mellitus and other disorders of glucose regulation

This range includes codes for diabetes and related conditions, crucial for accurate coding and billing.

Hypertensive diseases

Includes codes for hypertension and related heart conditions, important for sequencing rules.

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescriptionWhen to UseKey Documentation
E11.42Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathyUse when there is documented diabetic polyneuropathy.
  • Documentation of bilateral lower extremity numbness
I11.0Hypertensive heart disease with heart failureUse when heart failure is due to hypertension.
  • Documentation of heart failure and hypertension

Clinical Decision Support

Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for diabetes with neuropathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines

Use E11.42 for type 2 diabetes with diabetic polyneuropathy, ensuring documentation specifies the type of neuropathy.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes for guidelines

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Presence of diabetic polyneuropathy symptoms

Applicable To

  • Diabetic neuropathy

Excludes

  • Diabetic mononeuropathy (E11.41)

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Documentation of bilateral lower extremity numbness

Code-Specific Risks

  • Ensure specificity in documenting neuropathy type.

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation specifies the type of neuropathy.

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that should be used in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Heart failure, unspecified

I50.9
Use to specify the type of heart failure.

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions to the primary diagnosis.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

E11.40
Use E11.42 when polyneuropathy is specified.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code E11.42.

Impact

Clinical: Leads to vague clinical records., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation Strategy

Train staff on specificity requirements, Use templates to guide documentation

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect sequencing can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation Strategy

Sequence hypertension-related codes before heart failure codes.

Impact

Risk of using unspecified codes for diabetes complications.

Mitigation Strategy

Implement regular audits and training on specificity.

Documentation errors, coding pitfalls, and audit risks are interconnected aspects of medical coding and billing. Addressing all three areas helps ensure accurate coding, optimal reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICD-10 coding for ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Diabetes with complications

Specialty: Endocrinology

Required Elements

  • History of diabetes
  • Type of neuropathy
  • Current treatment plan

Example Documentation

Patient with type 2 diabetes presents with bilateral lower extremity numbness, diagnosed as diabetic polyneuropathy. Continue metformin and add gabapentin.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Diabetic neuropathy
Good Documentation Example
Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy, bilateral lower extremity numbness
Explanation
The good example specifies the type of neuropathy and its location.

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