Type 1 diabetes w diabetic autonomic (poly)neuropathy

This code signifies Type 1 diabetes mellitus complicated by damage to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions. This neuropathy can affect various systems, including cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and sudomotor functions.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states Type 1 diabetes and identifies diabetic autonomic neuropathy as a complication. Common manifestations include gastroparesis, orthostatic hypotension, neurogenic bladder, or erectile dysfunction attributed to diabetes.

• Ensure the documentation clearly links the autonomic neuropathy to the patient's Type 1 diabetes.
• Do not use this code for peripheral or other specific diabetic neuropathies; those have distinct codes.
• Sequence this code as the primary diagnosis if the autonomic neuropathy is the reason for the encounter, otherwise, it follows the diabetes code.