E08.620
Billable

Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic dermatitis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic dermatitis?

ICD-10-CM E08.620 is the diagnosis code for Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic dermatitis. 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for E08.620

✅ This Code Includes

  • Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic necrobiosis lipoidica

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where E08.620 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeE08.620 — Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic dermatitis
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is E08.620 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, E08.620 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does E08.620 mean?

E08.620 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic dermatitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of E08.620?

The parent code of E08.620 is E08.62 ("Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with skin complications"). E08.620 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is E08.620 in?

E08.620 is located in Section E08-E13 — "Diabetes mellitus" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use E08.620?

Use E08.620 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic dermatitis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic dermatitis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic dermatitis is E08.620.

Can E08.620 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, E08.620 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is E08.620 in?

E08.620 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is E08.620 valid for 2026?

Yes, E08.620 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
E08.620
Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic dermatitis
Billable / Specific Code
4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E08-E13 — Diabetes mellitus
2026 ICD-10-CM