Is ICD-10-CM code E89.83 billable?

No, E89.83 (Postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code E89.83 belong to?

E89.83 belongs to Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: E00–E89 (Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases).

E89.83Non-billable

Postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure

Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases·Other postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders·subcategory·FY 2027

2 billable codes under E89.83: all are a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.

Endocrine Diseases: Your endocrine system includes eight major glands throughout your body. These glands make hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers. They travel through your bloodstream to tissues or organs. Hormones work slowly and affect body processes from head to toe. These include:

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Metabolic Disorders: Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive system break the food parts down into sugars and acids, your body's fuel. Your body can use this fuel right away, or it can store the energy in your body tissues, such as your liver, muscles, and body fat.

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Instructional notes

Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one

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

Also applies, from E89: Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified

These notes sit on E89 and apply to every code under it, including E89.83.

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

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

All codes under E89.83

E89.83 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, all 2 billable codes under E89.83 group to these MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.