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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypoglycemia

ICD-10 Coding for Hypoglycemia

E16.2
E16.A1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hypoglycemia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Low blood sugar
Hypoglycemic episode
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypoglycemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypoglycemia

Use ICD-10 code E16.2 for hypoglycemia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hypoglycemia, unspecified

Billable Code
E16.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Blood glucose level below 70 mg/dL
  • • Symptoms such as sweating, confusion, or tremors

Applicable To

  • • Hypoglycemia not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence E16.2 first when using level codes.

Hypoglycemia, level 1

Billable Code
E16.A1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Blood glucose level between 54-70 mg/dL

Applicable To

  • • Mild hypoglycemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure provider documentation specifies level 1.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E16.A1

Hypoglycemia, level 1

Use as a secondary code to specify level 1 hypoglycemia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypoglycemia?

The primary ICD-10 code for unspecified hypoglycemia is E16.2. For specific levels, use E16.A1-E16.A3 as secondary codes.

How do you code hypoglycemia in diabetes?

For hypoglycemia in diabetes, use E11.64. If the level is documented, add E16.A1-E16.A3 as secondary codes.

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