E08.21

Billable

Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic nephropathy

E08.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic nephropathy. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
E00-E89
Parent
E08.2
Edition
FY2026

E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

Includes

  • Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with intercapillary glomerulosclerosis
  • Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with intracapillary glomerulonephrosis
  • Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with Kimmelstiel-Wilson disease

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E08.21?
E08.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic nephropathy". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Is E08.21 a billable code?
Yes — E08.21 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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