ICD-10-CM Code E16.0
Drug-induced hypoglycemia without coma
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.E16.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of drug-induced hypoglycemia without coma. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code E160 is used to code Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar or low blood glucose, is when blood sugar decreases to below normal levels. This may result in a variety of symptoms including clumsiness, trouble talking, confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures, or death. A feeling of hunger, sweating, shakiness, and weakness may also be present. Symptoms typically come on quickly.
| Specialty: | Endocrinology |
| MeSH Codes: | D007003, D007003, D007003, D007003, D007003, D007003, D007003 |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 250.8, 251.0, 251.1, 251.2, 270.3, 775.6, 962.3 |
Glucose meter
Coding Notes for E16.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Additional Code Note:
Use Additional Code
Use Additional Code note means a second code must be used in conjunction with this code. Codes with this note are Etiology codes and must be followed by a Manifestation code or codes. - Code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug See Section T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders with CC.
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders without CC or MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Insulin reactive hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus (disorder)
- Drug-induced hyperinsulinemia (disorder)
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Possible requirement for an external cause code
- Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'E16.0 - Drug-induced hypoglycemia without coma'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code E16.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code E16.0 and a single ICD9 code, 251.1 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: E16 - Other disorders of pancreatic internal secretion