Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications

This code signifies type 2 diabetes mellitus accompanied by various skin manifestations not specifically categorized elsewhere, such as diabetic dermopathy, necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum, or eruptive xanthomatosis. These complications arise due to the metabolic and vascular changes associated with chronic hyperglycemia.

Apply this code when a patient with type 2 diabetes presents with a skin condition directly attributable to their diabetes, and the specific skin complication is not better described by a more granular code. Documentation should clearly link the skin complication to the patient's diabetes and specify the nature of the skin issue.

• Always sequence the diabetes code first, followed by codes for specific skin manifestations if applicable.
• Distinguish from codes for diabetic foot ulcers (E11.621) or other specified diabetic complications.
• Ensure the physician's documentation explicitly states the skin condition is a "complication of diabetes" or similar phrasing.