ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Low blood sugar: E16.2
The closest CDC title for "Low blood sugar" is E16.2, Hypoglycemia, unspecified. E16.2 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under E16, then other CDC titles that name hypoglycemia
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- E16Other disorders of pancreatic internal secretionHeader
- E16.0Drug-induced hypoglycemia without comaBillable
- E16.1Other hypoglycemiaBillable
- E16.2Hypoglycemia, unspecifiedBillable
- E16.3Increased secretion of glucagonBillable
- E16.4Increased secretion of gastrinBillable
- E16.8Other specified disorders of pancreatic internal secretionBillable
- E16.9Disorder of pancreatic internal secretion, unspecifiedBillable
- E16.AHypoglycemia levelHeader
- E16.A1Hypoglycemia level 1Billable
- E16.A2Hypoglycemia level 2Billable
- E16.A3Hypoglycemia level 3Billable
- E08.64Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with hypoglycemiaHeader
- E08.641Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with hypoglycemia with comaBillable
- E08.649Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with hypoglycemia without comaBillable
- E09.64Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemiaHeader
- E09.641Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia with comaBillable
- E09.649Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia without comaBillable
- E10.64Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemiaHeader
- E10.641Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia with comaBillable
- E10.649Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia without comaBillable
- E11.64Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemiaHeader
- E11.641Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia with comaBillable
- E11.649Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia without comaBillable
- E13.64Other specified diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemiaHeader
- E13.641Other specified diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia with comaBillable
- E13.649Other specified diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia without comaBillable
- E89.83Postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedureHeader
- E89.830Post bariatric hypoglycemiaBillable
- E89.838Other postprocedural hypoglycemiaBillable
- P70.3Iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemiaBillable
- P70.4Other neonatal hypoglycemiaBillable
Use additional code
The CDC tabular list says to add the code named here after this one when it applies.
Use additional code for hypoglycemia level, if applicable (E16.A-)
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
Related conditions
Related pages
- E16.2 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category E16Every code under it
- Chapter 4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Low blood sugar?
The closest CDC title for "Low blood sugar" is E16.2, Hypoglycemia, unspecified. E16.2 is a billable code.
Is E16.2 billable?
Yes. E16.2 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to E16.2?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together), 1 "use additional code" note for E16.2 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is E16.2 in?
Chapter 4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.