Other specified hypoglycemia

This code signifies hypoglycemia that is not explicitly classified as spontaneous, drug-induced, or post-surgical. It encompasses various forms of low blood sugar stemming from identifiable, non-diabetic causes or conditions. This includes hypoglycemia associated with certain tumors, endocrine disorders, or critical illnesses.

Use this code when documentation specifies hypoglycemia due to a condition other than diabetes, drugs, or post-gastric surgery. Examples include hypoglycemia secondary to non-islet cell tumors, severe liver disease, or adrenal insufficiency. The physician's notes should clearly link the hypoglycemia to a specific underlying non-diabetic cause.

• Always code the underlying condition causing the hypoglycemia first, if known and applicable.
• Distinguish carefully from drug-induced hypoglycemia (e.g., insulin, oral hypoglycemics) and post-gastric surgery hypoglycemia.
• Avoid using this code if the hypoglycemia is unspecified; use an unspecified code instead.