ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Diabetic neuropathy: E11.40
The CDC title for "Diabetic neuropathy" is E11.4 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with neurological complications), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is E11.40, Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under E11.4, then other CDC titles that name type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- E11.4Type 2 diabetes mellitus with neurological complicationsHeader
- E11.40Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecifiedBillable
- E11.41Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic mononeuropathyBillable
- E11.42Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathyBillable
- E11.43Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic autonomic (poly) neuropathy, Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic autonomic (poly)neuropathyBillable
- E11.44Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic amyotrophyBillable
- E11.49Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic neurological complicationBillable
Use additional code
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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.
Related conditions
Related pages
- E11.40 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category E11.4Every code under it
- Chapter 4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Diabetic neuropathy?
The CDC title for "Diabetic neuropathy" is E11.4 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with neurological complications), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is E11.40, Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified.
Is E11.40 billable?
Yes. E11.40 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 E11.40?
The CDC tabular list gives 8 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 5 "use additional code" notes for E11.40 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is E11.40 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.