Oth diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia without coma

This code signifies a form of diabetes mellitus, other than Type 1 or Type 2, that is complicated by low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) but without loss of consciousness. This could include diabetes secondary to other conditions, drug- or chemical-induced diabetes, or other specified types of diabetes.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of "other specified diabetes mellitus" and the patient is experiencing hypoglycemic episodes without coma. Supporting documentation should specify the type of diabetes (e.g., secondary to pancreatic disease, drug-induced) and confirm the presence of hypoglycemia.

• Ensure the physician explicitly states "other specified diabetes mellitus" and not Type 1 or Type 2.
• Verify that the hypoglycemia is not severe enough to cause a comatose state; if coma is present, a different code is required.
• Always sequence the underlying cause of the "other specified diabetes mellitus" first, if applicable (e.g., drug-induced diabetes).