E13.5 – Other specified diabetes mellitus with circulatory complications

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diabetes mellitus

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code E13.5
Code
E13.5 (claims format: E135)
Description
Other specified diabetes mellitus with circulatory complications
Short description
Oth diabetes mellitus with circulatory complications
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Block
E08-E13 Diabetes mellitus
Parent codes
E13

Billable codes under E13.5

E13.5 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

E13 – Other specified diabetes mellitus

Includes:
  • diabetes mellitus due to genetic defects of beta-cell function
  • diabetes mellitus due to genetic defects in insulin action
  • postpancreatectomy diabetes mellitus
  • postprocedural diabetes mellitus
  • secondary diabetes mellitus NEC
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • diabetes (mellitus) due to autoimmune process (E10.-)
  • diabetes (mellitus) due to immune mediated pancreatic islet beta-cell destruction (E10.-)
  • diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition (E08.-)
  • drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus (E09.-)
  • gestational diabetes (O24.4-)
  • neonatal diabetes mellitus (P70.2)
  • type 1 diabetes mellitus (E10.-)
Use additional code:
  • code to identify control using:
  • injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs (Z79.85)
  • insulin (Z79.4)
  • oral antidiabetic drugs (Z79.84)
  • oral hypoglycemic drugs (Z79.84)

Related codes in E13

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E13.5?

E13.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified diabetes mellitus with circulatory complications, in the block E08-E13 (Diabetes mellitus).

Is E13.5 a billable code?

No. E13.5 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does E13.5 belong to?

It belongs to category E13 – Other specified diabetes mellitus.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.