E16.0

Billable

Drug-induced hypoglycemia without coma

E16.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Drug-induced hypoglycemia without coma. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
E00-E89
Parent
E16
Edition
FY2026

E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is blood glucose? Blood glucose , or blood sugar, is the main sugar found in your blood. It is your body's primary source of energy. It comes from the food you eat. Your body breaks down most of that food into glucose and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood glucose goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to be used for…

Read more about Hypoglycemia at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • diabetes with hypoglycemia without coma (E09.649)

Use additional code

  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
  • code for hypoglycemia level, if applicable (E16.A-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E16.0?
E16.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Drug-induced hypoglycemia without coma". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Is E16.0 a billable code?
Yes — E16.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from E16.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): diabetes with hypoglycemia without coma (E09.649).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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