Diabetes due to underlying condition w hypoglycemia w/o coma

This code signifies diabetes that is a direct consequence of another medical condition, characterized by abnormally low blood glucose levels without progression to a comatose state. The underlying condition is the primary cause of the diabetic state, leading to symptomatic hypoglycemia.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links the patient's diabetes to an identifiable underlying disease (e.g., cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, hemochromatosis) and they are experiencing hypoglycemia without loss of consciousness. Ensure the medical record specifies the "due to" relationship and the absence of coma.

• Always sequence the underlying condition first, followed by this code.
• Do not use this code for type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes.
• Verify documentation explicitly states "without coma" to differentiate from codes indicating hypoglycemia with coma.