E11.49

Billable

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic neurological complication

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 37 — Diabetes with Chronic Complications

0.245

V24HCC 18 — Diabetes with Chronic Complications

0.302

ESRDHCC 18 — Diabetes with Chronic Complications

0.000

RxHCCHCC 30 — Diabetes with Complications

0.000

What This Code Means

Type 2 diabetes with other nerve-related complications not classified elsewhere, such as diabetic radiculopathy or other neurological manifestations of diabetes.

Coding Tips

•Use this code only when the neurological complication does not fit into codes E11.40-E11.44; document the specific complication clearly
•Ensure the complication is directly related to diabetes and not a separate neurological condition

Clinical Significance

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic neurological complication captures nerve-related conditions attributable to diabetes that do not fit the specific neuropathy subcategories. This includes diabetic radiculopathy, cranial neuropathies, diabetic encephalopathy, or other atypical neurological manifestations. These conditions indicate the broad neurological impact of chronic hyperglycemia beyond the typical peripheral and autonomic patterns.

Documentation Requirements

✓The medical record must identify the specific neurological complication and link it causally to Type 2 diabetes.
✓Neurological examination findings, diagnostic test results, and treatment plans should be documented.
✓The provider must confirm the condition does not fit E11.40-E11.44 categories.
✓Specialist consultation notes supporting the diagnosis strengthen documentation quality.

Commonly Confused Codes

E11.40-E11.44 cover specific neuropathy types and should be used when applicable.E11.69 (other specified complication) is for non-neurological complications.G99.0 (autonomic neuropathy in diseases classified elsewhere) is a manifestation code, not a diabetes combination code.E11.40 (unspecified neuropathy) should be used when the neuropathy type is unknown, not E11.49.

Code Hierarchy

└E11Type 2 diabetes mellitus └E11.4Type 2 diabetes mellitus with neurological complications └E11.49Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic neurological complication

└E11.49Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic neurological complication