E08 ICD-10-CM Code: Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
E08Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where E08 sits
- 1
Chapter 4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
- 2
Section
Diabetes mellitus (E08-E13)
- 3
Category E08
Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition
- 4
Code E08
Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition
More specific choices
Codes under E08
E08 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
E08.0Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with hyperosmolarity
E08.1Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with ketoacidosis
E08.2Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with kidney complications
E08.3Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with ophthalmic complications
E08.4Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with neurological complications
E08.5Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with circulatory complications
E08.6Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with other specified complications
E08.8Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with unspecified complications
E08.9Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition without complications
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for E08.
Code first
- the underlying condition, such as:
- congenital rubella (P35.0)
- Cushing's syndrome (E24.-)
- cystic fibrosis (E84.-)
- malignant neoplasm (C00-C96)
- malnutrition (E40-E46)
- pancreatitis and other diseases of the pancreas (K85-K86.-)
Use additional code
- code to identify control using:
- injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs (Z79.85)
- insulin (Z79.4)
- oral antidiabetic drugs (Z79.84)
- oral hypoglycemic drugs (Z79.84)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus (E09.-)
- gestational diabetes (O24.4-)
- neonatal diabetes mellitus (P70.2)
- postpancreatectomy diabetes mellitus (E13.-)
- postprocedural diabetes mellitus (E13.-)
- secondary diabetes mellitus NEC (E13.-)
- type 1 diabetes mellitus (E10.-)
- type 2 diabetes mellitus (E11.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E08.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code E08 mean?
E08 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition.”
Is E08 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. E08 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is E08 located in ICD-10-CM?
E08 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Diabetes mellitus (E08-E13) (E08–E13), under category E08, Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition.
What coding notes are listed for E08?
No inclusion terms are listed for E08 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: the underlying condition, such as:; congenital rubella (P35.0); Cushing's syndrome (E24.-); cystic fibrosis (E84.-); malignant neoplasm (C00-C96); malnutrition (E40-E46); pancreatitis and other diseases of the pancreas (K85-K86.-). Additional-code instructions: code to identify control using:; injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs (Z79.85); insulin (Z79.4); oral antidiabetic drugs (Z79.84); oral hypoglycemic drugs (Z79.84). Excludes1 notes: drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus (E09.-); gestational diabetes (O24.4-); neonatal diabetes mellitus (P70.2); postpancreatectomy diabetes mellitus (E13.-); postprocedural diabetes mellitus (E13.-); secondary diabetes mellitus NEC (E13.-); type 1 diabetes mellitus (E10.-); type 2 diabetes mellitus (E11.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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