Oth diabetes mellitus with other diabetic arthropathy

This code signifies a form of diabetes mellitus, not otherwise specified as Type 1 or Type 2, that is complicated by a diabetic arthropathy other than Charcot's joint. This arthropathy is a joint disorder directly attributable to the diabetic condition, manifesting as joint pain, stiffness, or deformity.

Use this code for patients with a documented diagnosis of "other specified diabetes mellitus" and a co-occurring, non-Charcot diabetic arthropathy. Documentation should clearly link the arthropathy to the patient's diabetes, often supported by imaging findings or clinical assessment.

• Always code the underlying diabetes first, followed by this complication code.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "other specified diabetes mellitus" and not Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes.
• Distinguish "other diabetic arthropathy" from Charcot's joint (E13.610) and other non-diabetic arthropathies.