E89.838 ICD-10-CM Code: Other postprocedural hypoglycemia
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
E89.838Other postprocedural hypoglycemia
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where E89.838 sits
- 1
Chapter 4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
- 2
Section
Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89)
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Category E89
Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified
- 4
Subcategory E89.83
Postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure
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Code E89.838
Other postprocedural hypoglycemia
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Post Nissen fundoplication hypoglycemia
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E89.838.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E89.838.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for E89.838.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E89.838.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code E89.838 mean?
E89.838 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other postprocedural hypoglycemia.”
Is E89.838 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, E89.838 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is E89.838 located in ICD-10-CM?
E89.838 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89) (E89–E89), under category E89, Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified and subcategory E89.83, Postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure.
What coding notes are listed for E89.838?
Its listed inclusion terms are Post Nissen fundoplication hypoglycemia. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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