ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for iatrogenic hypoglycemia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Hypoglycemia (spontaneous) › iatrogenic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding iatrogenic hypoglycemia
The ICD-10-CM code for iatrogenic hypoglycemia is E16.0 (Drug-induced hypoglycemia without coma). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on E16.0.
Within E16, choose E16.0 (Drug-induced hypoglycemia without coma) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: other hypoglycemia (E16.1), hypoglycemia, unspecified (E16.2), increased secretion of glucagon (E16.3), increased secretion of gastrin (E16.4), other specified disorders of pancreatic internal secretion (E16.8), disorder of pancreatic internal secretion, unspecified (E16.9) and hypoglycemia level (E16.A).
Don't report E16.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: diabetes with hypoglycemia without coma (E09.649).
Use an additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5). Use an additional code for hypoglycemia level, if applicable (E16.A-).
More specific iatrogenic hypoglycemia codes (official index)
- with coma (nondiabetic) E15 — Nondiabetic hypoglycemic coma
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for E16.0)
- diabetes with hypoglycemia without coma (E09.649)
Common questions about iatrogenic hypoglycemia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for iatrogenic hypoglycemia?
- E16.0 — Drug-induced hypoglycemia without coma. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: E15.
Is E16.0 billable?
- Yes. E16.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can E16.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict E16.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is E16.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. E16.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.