ICD-10-CM

ICD-10 code for Diabetic foot ulcer: E11.621

The closest CDC title for "Diabetic foot ulcer" is E11.621, Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer. E11.621 is a billable code.

Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page

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Codes under E11, then other CDC titles that name type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

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Use additional code to identify site of ulcer (L97.4-, L97.5-)

From E11. A note on a category applies to every code under it.

Use additional code to identify control using:

Excludes1

Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.

From E11. A note on a category applies to every code under it.

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Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Diabetic foot ulcer?

The closest CDC title for "Diabetic foot ulcer" is E11.621, Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer. E11.621 is a billable code.

Is E11.621 billable?

Yes. E11.621 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.

What documentation notes apply to E11.621?

The CDC tabular list gives 8 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 6 "use additional code" notes for E11.621 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.

What chapter is E11.621 in?

Chapter 4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.

When do ICD-10-CM codes change?

Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.