AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 24

A patient is diagnosed with diabetic polyneuropathy.
Using ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, what ICD-10-CM coding is reported?

Answer options

• A. E10.42
• B. E11.9, G62.9
• C. E10.9, G62.9
• D. E11.42

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct code is D (E11.42), which specifically denotes diabetic polyneuropathy associated with type 2 diabetes. The other options either refer to type 1 diabetes or do not specify the complication correctly, which is essential for accurate coding.