Other abnormal glucose

This code signifies an abnormal blood glucose level that does not meet the criteria for prediabetes, diabetes mellitus, or hypoglycemia. It indicates a deviation from normal glucose homeostasis without a specific, definitive diagnosis of a more severe glucose metabolism disorder.

Use this code for patients with elevated or decreased glucose readings that are not consistently high enough for diabetes or prediabetes, nor low enough to be classified as hypoglycemia. Documentation should include specific glucose values and the physician's assessment that these values are abnormal but not diagnostic of other conditions.

• Do not use this code if the patient has a definitive diagnosis of prediabetes (R73.03) or any form of diabetes mellitus.
• Ensure the medical record clearly states the glucose level is abnormal and the physician has ruled out more specific glucose disorders.
• Consider sequencing this code after any underlying conditions contributing to the abnormal glucose, if applicable.