ICD-10-CM Code E16.2
Hypoglycemia, unspecified
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.E16.2 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of hypoglycemia, unspecified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code E162 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 |
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MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #640-641 - Misc disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids or electrolytes with MCC.
- DRG Group #640-641 - Misc disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids or electrolytes without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'E16.2 - Hypoglycemia, unspecified'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 251.2 was previously used, E16.2 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: E16 - Other disorders of pancreatic internal secretion