Is E08.21 a billable code?
Yes. E08.21 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
E08.21: Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic nephropathy
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
E08.21 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic nephropathy. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in E08.2 Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with kidney complications
E08.21 questions
What does E08.21 mean?
E08.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic nephropathy. It is in chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.