ICD-10 Code E10.49 | Type 1 diabetes w oth diabetic neurological complication Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include numbness, tingling, burning pain in extremities, and loss of sensation. Patients may also experience muscle weakness and balance issues.

Treatment typically involves managing blood glucose levels, pain management with medications like gabapentin, and physical therapy to improve mobility and strength.

This code should be used when a patient with Type 1 diabetes presents with neurological complications, such as neuropathy, that require specific management and documentation.

Accurate coding ensures proper diagnosis, facilitates appropriate treatment, supports billing, and contributes to public health data collection.