Diabetes due to underlying condition w diabetic amyotrophy

This code signifies diabetes mellitus that has developed as a consequence of another underlying disease or condition, specifically when the patient also presents with diabetic amyotrophy. Diabetic amyotrophy is a rare, severe form of diabetic neuropathy characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting, typically affecting the thighs and hips.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates diabetes is secondary to another condition (e.g., cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, drug-induced) and the patient is diagnosed with diabetic amyotrophy. The medical record should specify both the underlying cause of diabetes and the presence of amyotrophy.

• Always sequence the underlying condition causing the diabetes first, followed by this code.
• Distinguish from type 1 or type 2 diabetes with neuropathy; this code is specifically for secondary diabetes.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "diabetic amyotrophy" or "diabetic polyradiculoneuropathy" to support the amyotrophy component.