E16.A
Non-billableHypoglycemia level
Hypoglycemia level
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(7)
E16.0Drug-induced hypoglycemia without coma
E16.1Other hypoglycemia
E16.2Hypoglycemia, unspecified
E16.3Increased secretion of glucagon
E16.4Increased secretion of gastrin
E16.8Other specified disorders of pancreatic internal secretion
E16.9Disorder of pancreatic internal secretion, unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for hypoglycemia level?
The ICD-10-CM code for hypoglycemia level is E16.A. The full clinical description is "Hypoglycemia level". E16.A is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code E16.A mean?
ICD-10-CM code E16.A represents “Hypoglycemia level”. It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is E16.A a billable code?
No, E16.A is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under E16.A.
What chapter is E16.A in?
E16.A is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E16.A?
E16.A has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74).
What are the subcategories under E16.A?
E16.A has 3 child codes, including: E16.A1 (Hypoglycemia level 1), E16.A2 (Hypoglycemia level 2), E16.A3 (Hypoglycemia level 3).
What are the UMLS CUIs for E16.A?
E16.A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5926640. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does E16.A relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like hypoglycemia level affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of E16.A?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for E16.A in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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