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E16.A3

Billable

Hypoglycemia level 3

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A severe level of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that requires medical intervention and may cause significant symptoms or complications.

Coding Tips

  • Use this code only when hypoglycemia severity is documented as level 3; ensure documentation specifies the severity level
  • This code is part of the newer ICD-10-CM hypoglycemia severity classification system introduced in recent updates

Code Hierarchy

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