U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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

E08

Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where E08 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 4

    Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

  2. 2

    Section

    Diabetes mellitus (E08-E13)

  3. 3

    Category E08

    Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition

  4. 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.

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.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

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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