Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

This code identifies a patient diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus, an autoimmune condition characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin, without any specified acute or chronic complications. It signifies that the diabetes is present but has not yet led to conditions such as neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, or circulatory issues.

Use this code for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes where the medical record explicitly states the absence of any associated complications. This is appropriate for newly diagnosed patients or those with well-controlled Type 1 diabetes who have not developed any secondary conditions. Documentation should clearly indicate "Type 1 diabetes without complications" or similar phrasing.

• Do not use this code if any diabetes-related complication is documented; instead, code the specific complication(s) along with the appropriate Type 1 diabetes code.
• Always review the entire medical record for any mention of complications, even if not explicitly stated in the primary diagnosis.
• This code is often used as a primary diagnosis when the encounter is for routine diabetes management without addressing specific complications.