E89.838 – Other postprocedural hypoglycemia

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89)

Billable code New in 2027

ICD-10-CM code E89.838

Code: E89.838 (claims format: E89838)
Description: Other postprocedural hypoglycemia
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Block: E89 Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89)
Parent codes: E89 › E89.8 › E89.83

Notes for E89.838

Applicable to:

Post Nissen fundoplication hypoglycemia

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

E89 – Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here):

intraoperative complications of endocrine system organ or structure (E36.0-, E36.1-, E36.8)

E89.83 – Postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure

Use additional code:

code, if known, for hypoglycemia level (E16.A-)

Index terms for E89.838

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in E89.83

E89.830 – Post bariatric hypoglycemiaBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E89.838?

E89.838 is the ICD-10-CM code for other postprocedural hypoglycemia, in the block E89 (Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89)).

Is E89.838 a billable code?

Yes. E89.838 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does E89.838 belong to?

It belongs to category E89 – Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.