ICD-10-CM E10.3: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ophthalmic complications

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for E10.3

Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ophthalmic complications

Coding Notes & Guidelines for E10.3

Use Additional Code
  • code to identify manifestation, such as:
  • diabetic glaucoma (H40-H42)
Inclusion Terms

Type 1 diabetes mellitus with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy NOS

7th Character Guidance

One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to codes in subcategory E10.32 to designate laterality of the disease:

7th Character Guidance

One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to codes in subcategory E10.33 to designate laterality of the disease:

7th Character Guidance

One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to codes in subcategory E10.34 to designate laterality of the disease:

7th Character Guidance

One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to codes in subcategory E10.35 to designate laterality of the disease:

7th Character Guidance

One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to code E10.37 to designate laterality of the disease:

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code E10.3 (Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ophthalmic complications)

ICD-10-CM code E10.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM E10.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about E10.3 - Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ophthalmic complications. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ophthalmic complications.