What is the ICD-10 code for high glucose?

The ICD-10 code for high glucose related to Type 2 diabetes is E11.65, while non-diabetic hyperglycemia may use R73.01 for impaired fasting glucose.

How is hyperglycemia documented for coding?

Hyperglycemia should be documented with specific glucose levels and A1C values to support accurate ICD-10 coding.

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

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Explore ICD-10 coding for high glucose, including Type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia (E11.65) and non-diabetic hyperglycemia (R73.01).

Also known as:

HyperglycemiaElevated Blood Sugar

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to High Glucose

E00-E89Primary Range

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
E11.65	Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia	Use when hyperglycemia is documented in a patient with Type 2 diabetes.	Random glucose ≥200 mg/dL with symptoms A1C ≥6.5% with documented hyperglycemia
R73.01	Impaired fasting glucose	Use for non-diabetic patients with impaired fasting glucose.	Fasting glucose 100-125 mg/dL

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

E11.65Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemiaE10.65

Use for Type 1 diabetes with hyperglycemia, not Type 2.

Unspecified abnormal glucoseR73.9

Use only when specific glucose abnormality is not documented.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting High Glucose.

Failing to document hyperglycemia in diabetic patients.

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate treatment plans., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation of glucose levels., Regularly review coding guidelines.

Using E11.9 for uncontrolled diabetes without specifying hyperglycemia.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate health records and data reporting.

Mitigation

Query provider for specification of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.

Diabetes coding without hyperglycemia specification

Impact

Increased audit risk when hyperglycemia is not documented.

Mitigation

Ensure all diabetes diagnoses specify glucose abnormalities.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Primary Code

E11.65

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

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

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for high glucose?

How is hyperglycemia documented for coding?

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