In simple words: This refers to a type of diabetes that isn't type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes and currently doesn't have any other health problems associated with it.

This code designates a form of diabetes mellitus that is not classified as type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes. It signifies that the patient has diabetes but does not exhibit any documented complications.

Example 1: A patient with a history of pancreatectomy develops diabetes. Since the diabetes is due to the surgical removal of the pancreas, it's classified as E13.9., A patient presents with elevated blood glucose levels and symptoms of diabetes, but further testing reveals normal insulin production and no autoantibodies, excluding type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This type of diabetes might fall under E13.9 if no complications are present., A patient with a genetic defect affecting insulin action develops diabetes and does not have any other related complications.

Documentation should include the type of diabetes, clinical findings supporting the diagnosis (e.g., hyperglycemia, polyuria, polydipsia), results of diagnostic tests, and the absence of any reported complications.

** This is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.Excludes1: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74). Do not use this code for uncontrolled or out-of-control diabetes.