2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E11.3541Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with combined traction retinal detachment and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, right eye
ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E08-E13›E11
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- 7th Character 1 — Right Eye
- Chronic Condition
E11.3541 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with combined traction retinal detachment and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, right eye. The 7th character 1 reports diabetic eye disease affecting the right eye. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Diabetes mellitus with complication; Diabetes mellitus, Type 2; and Retinal and vitreous conditions.
This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in Family Practice medical specialties to designate conditions such diabetes mellitus with complications type 2.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Quality Payment Program MeasuresBilling
Medicare quality measures that can apply when E11.3541 is part of the patient record.
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
High Priority: YES
Measure Type: Intermediateoutcome
Submission Methods: Claims, Electronic Health Record, Cms Web Interface, Registry
Description: Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had hemoglobin A1c > 9.0% during the measurement period.
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The diabetes mellitus codes are combination codes that include the type of diabetes mellitus, the body system affected, and the complications affecting that body system. As many codes within a particular category as are necessary to describe all of the complications of the disease may be used. They should be sequenced based on the reason for a particular encounter. Assign as many codes from categories E08 - E13 as needed to identify all of the associated conditions that the patient has.
If the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical record the default is E11.-, Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Diabetes Type 2
Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose is your main source of energy. It comes from the foods you eat. A hormone called insulin helps the glucose get into your cells to give them energy. If you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin or doesn't use insulin well.
The full article covers:
- What is type 2 diabetes?
- What causes type 2 diabetes?
- Who is at risk for type 2 diabetes?
- What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes?
- How is type 2 diabetes diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for type 2 diabetes?
- Can type 2 diabetes be prevented?
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Convert E11.3541 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History & ChangesHistory
Replacement E11.3541 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):
- E11.351 - Type 2 diabetes w prolif diabetic rtnop w macular edema
Questions About E11.3541Overview
Is E11.3541 a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with combined traction retinal detachment and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, right eye on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character 1 in E11.3541 mean?
The final character 1 reports diabetic eye disease affecting the right eye, in this case involving the type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with combined traction retinal detachment and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.
What MS-DRG does E11.3541 group to?
When type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with combined traction retinal detachment and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, right eye is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 124, 125, with relative weights from 0.7678 to 1.3231 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of E11.3541?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with combined traction retinal detachment and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, right eye converts to ICD-9-CM 250.50 (DMII ophth nt st uncntrl), 362.02 (prolif diab retinopathy), and 361.81 (retinal traction detach). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.
