Find information on uncontrolled type 2 diabetes including clinical documentation tips, ICD-10 codes E11.65 and E11.9, medical coding guidelines, and healthcare management strategies. Learn about symptoms, complications, and best practices for diagnosing and documenting uncontrolled diabetes mellitus type 2 in a clinical setting. Explore resources for healthcare professionals related to uncontrolled diabetes, A1c levels, hyperglycemia, and long-term care.
Also known as
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes codes are found within this category.
Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
This code specifies uncontrolled type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia.
Long term current drug therapy
This code can be used if diabetes medication management is a factor.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
May be used if uncontrolled but no other complications are documented.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the Type 2 diabetes uncontrolled?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes |
| Diabetic Ketoacidosis |
| Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State |
Inaccurate code assignment (E11.65 vs. E11.9) due to unclear documentation of uncontrolled status impacting reimbursement.
Lack of detailed documentation linking complications (retinopathy, nephropathy) to diabetes, leading to undercoding and lost revenue.
Missing or incorrect HCC coding for uncontrolled diabetes (e.g., HCC18) affecting risk adjustment scores and payments.
Patient presents today with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus. Symptoms include persistent hyperglycemia, polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. The patient reports recent episodes of blurred vision and fatigue. HbA1c is elevated at 10.2%, exceeding the target range for glycemic control. Fasting blood glucose levels have been consistently high, ranging from 180-250 mgdL. Review of systems reveals ongoing neuropathy symptoms in the lower extremities, specifically numbness and tingling in the feet. Current medication regimen includes metformin 1000 mg twice daily and glipizide 10 mg daily. Patient reports adherence to medication but acknowledges difficulty maintaining dietary restrictions and consistent exercise. Assessment indicates uncontrolled diabetes with inadequate glycemic control, contributing to ongoing microvascular complications. Plan includes adjustment of current diabetic medication regimen, referral to a certified diabetes educator for intensive diabetes management education, and nutritional counseling to address dietary management and weight loss strategies. Emphasis on self-monitoring of blood glucose and importance of regular physical activity. Follow-up appointment scheduled in two weeks to reassess glycemic control and evaluate treatment efficacy. ICD-10 code E11.9, Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications, is documented for medical billing and coding purposes. Differential diagnoses considered included insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and medication non-adherence. Patient education provided on diabetes management, including blood glucose monitoring, medication administration, healthy eating, and regular exercise. Patient verbalized understanding of the treatment plan and expressed willingness to actively participate in self-management strategies.