Diabetes due to underlying condition w diabetic dermatitis

This code identifies a form of diabetes that arises as a direct consequence of another underlying medical condition, rather than being an autoimmune (Type 1) or lifestyle-related (Type 2) primary diabetes. Specifically, it indicates the presence of diabetic dermatitis, a skin manifestation, as a complication of this secondary diabetes.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states diabetes is secondary to another disease (e.g., pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, hemochromatosis, pancreatectomy) and the patient also presents with skin lesions or conditions directly attributed to the diabetes. Supporting documentation must explicitly link the diabetes to the underlying condition and confirm the presence of diabetic dermatitis.

• Always sequence the underlying condition causing the diabetes first, followed by this code.
• Do not use this code for Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes with dermatitis; those have specific codes.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states "diabetic dermatitis" or a similar term directly linking the skin condition to the diabetes.