Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E09.638 is the diagnosis code for Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with other oral complications. 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 E09.638 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, E09.638 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
E09.638 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with other oral complications". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of E09.638 is E09.63 ("Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with oral complications"). E09.638 provides a more specific classification within this category.
E09.638 is located in Section E08-E13 — "Diabetes mellitus" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use E09.638 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with other oral complications" 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 other oral complications is E09.638.
Yes, E09.638 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
E09.638 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E09.638 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.