ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for postprocedural hypoglycemia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Hypoglycemia (spontaneous) › postprocedural”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding postprocedural hypoglycemia
The ICD-10-CM code for postprocedural hypoglycemia is E89.838 (Other postprocedural hypoglycemia).
Within E89.83, choose E89.838 (Other postprocedural hypoglycemia) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: post bariatric hypoglycemia (E89.830).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 919 (Complications of Treatment with MCC, relative weight 1.763), DRG 920 (Complications of Treatment with CC, relative weight 0.9975) and DRG 921 (Complications of Treatment without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6722), in MDC 21 (Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about postprocedural hypoglycemia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for postprocedural hypoglycemia?
- E89.838 — Other postprocedural hypoglycemia.
Is E89.838 billable?
- Yes. E89.838 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can E89.838 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict E89.838 as a principal diagnosis.
Is E89.838 a CC or MCC?
- E89.838 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.