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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Low Blood Sugar

ICD-10 Coding for Low Blood Sugar

E16.2
E16.A1
E16.A2

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

Also Known as:
Hypoglycemia
Low Glucose
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Low Blood Sugar

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Low Blood Sugar

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

clinical:
  • • Documented glucose level below normal range
documentation:
  • • Absence of specific hypoglycemia level documentation

Applicable To

  • • Low blood sugar

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies if hypoglycemia is related to diabetes or other conditions.

Hypoglycemia, Level 1

Billable Code
E16.A1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented glucose level <70 mg/dL
documentation:
  • • Documentation of symptoms or lack thereof

Applicable To

  • • Glucose level <70 mg/dL

Important Notes

  • • Ensure glucose level is documented to support coding.

Hypoglycemia, Level 2

Billable Code
E16.A2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented glucose level <54 mg/dL
documentation:
  • • Documentation of autonomic symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Glucose level <54 mg/dL

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes glucose level and symptoms.

Hypoglycemia, Level 3

Billable Code
E16.A3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of altered mental status or need for assistance

Applicable To

  • • Severe hypoglycemia with altered mental status

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies altered mental status.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.4

Long term (current) use of insulin

Use to indicate ongoing insulin therapy in diabetic patients.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for low blood sugar?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified hypoglycemia is E16.2. For specific levels, use E16.A1 for Level 1, E16.A2 for Level 2, and E16.A3 for Level 3 hypoglycemia.

How do you code hypoglycemia related to diabetes?

For diabetes-related hypoglycemia, use E10.649 for Type 1 and E11.649 for Type 2 diabetes with hypoglycemia without coma.

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