2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E89.83Postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure

ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E89›E89

ICD-10-CM E89.83
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

E89.83 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as E89.830 and E89.838.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
E89.83
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure
Short Description
Postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
E89.8
Other postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders

Code Classification

ChapterE00–E89Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
SectionE89Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified
CategoryE89Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified
This CodeE89.83Postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure

Specific Coding for Postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedureOverview

Non-specific codes like E89.83 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use E89.830 for Post bariatric hypoglycemia

  • Use E89.838 for Other postprocedural hypoglycemia

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to E89.83: its own notes plus those printed at E89 and Chapter 4. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From Chapter 4 (E00-E89) Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases applies to 973 codes
  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From E89 Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified applies to 17 codes
  • intraoperative complications of endocrine system organ or structure (E36.0-, E36.1-, E36.8)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

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

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 4 (E00-E89) Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases applies to 973 codes
  • All neoplasms, whether functionally active or not, are classified in Chapter 2. Appropriate codes in this chapter (i.e. E05.8, E07.0, E16-E31, E34.-) may be used as additional codes to indicate either functional activity by neoplasms and ectopic endocrine tissue or hyperfunction and hypofunction of endocrine glands associated with neoplasms and other conditions classified elsewhere.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name E89.83, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 4

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming E89.83: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • E36 Intraoperative complications of endocrine system
    postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89.-) names E89.-, which includes this code
  • Block T80-T88 Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
    intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-) names E89.-, which includes this code
  • T81 Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
    intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specific body system (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95, K91.-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-) names E89.-, which includes this code
  • Z90 Acquired absence of organs, not elsewhere classified
    postprocedural absence of endocrine glands (E89.-) names E89.-, which includes this code

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2027AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2026.
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About E89.83Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure?

E89.83 (sometimes written as E8983) is the ICD-10-CM category for postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is E89.83 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure need a more specific code from this category, such as E89.830 and E89.838.

Does E89.83 need an additional code?

When the condition applies, yes. The Use Additional Code note reads: code, if known, for hypoglycemia level (E16.A-). The additional code is reported after E89.83.