Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E09.621 is the diagnosis code for Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer. This code falls under the section "Diabetes mellitus" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where E09.621 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, E09.621 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
E09.621 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of E09.621 is E09.62 ("Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with skin complications"). E09.621 provides a more specific classification within this category.
E09.621 is located in Section E08-E13 — "Diabetes mellitus" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use E09.621 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer is E09.621.
Yes, E09.621 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
E09.621 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E09.621 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.