icd10free.comPowered by Curo

ICD-10 Coding for High Blood Sugar(E11.65, E10.65, E11.6)

Save

Learn about ICD-10 coding for high blood sugar, including E11.65 for Type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia and R73.9 for unspecified cases.

Also known as:
HyperglycemiaElevated Blood Glucose
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to High Blood Sugar

E00-E89Primary Range

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

→
Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
E11.65Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
R73.9Unspecified abnormal glucose
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
E11.65Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Unspecified abnormal glucoseR73.9
Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemiaE11.65

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting High Blood Sugar.

Vague documentation of 'uncontrolled diabetes'

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment adjustments., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials or audits.

Mitigation

Use specific terms like 'hyperglycemia' with lab values, Educate providers on documentation standards

Using R73.9 for diabetic hyperglycemia

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records and data reporting.

Mitigation

Default to E11.65 unless diabetes is explicitly ruled out.

Incorrect coding of hyperglycemia

Impact

Using R73.9 when diabetes is present.

Mitigation

Educate coders on proper code selection and documentation requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related condition guides

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with E11.65.