ICD-9-CM 370.49 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 370.49 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes). You are viewing the 2013 version of ICD-9-CM 370.49. More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 370.49: 2014 2015.
The symptoms of latent autoimmune diabetes of adults are similar to those of other forms of diabetes: excessive thirst and drinking, excessive urination, and often blurry vision. Compared to childhood type 1 diabetes, the symptoms develop comparatively slowly.
There are two primary types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that requires daily use of insulin. Symptoms of Type 1 may include increased thirst and urination, constant hunger, weight loss, blurred vision, and extreme fatigue. Often diagnosed in childhood and in young adults, this type of diabetes accounts for about 5 to 10% of diagnosed cases in the United States.