Nondiabetic hypoglycemic coma (E15) ICD-10-CM
The E15 code range covers nondiabetic hypoglycemic coma with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- drug-induced insulin coma in nondiabetic
- hyperinsulinism with hypoglycemic coma
- hypoglycemic coma NOS
Codes in the E15 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- E15 Nondiabetic hypoglycemic coma
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the E15 range.
Convulsive Therapy
Convulsions induced in order to treat MENTAL DISORDERS. It is used primarily in the treatment of severe affective disorders and SCHIZOPHRENIA.
Insulin Coma
Severe HYPOGLYCEMIA induced by a large dose of exogenous INSULIN resulting in a COMA or profound state of unconsciousness from which the individual cannot be aroused.
About the E15 Code Range
The ICD-10 code E15 is used specifically for identifying cases of nondiabetic hypoglycemic coma, a condition where blood sugar drops dangerously low, causing unconsciousness, but not related to diabetes. This is critical for distinguishing it from diabetic hypoglycemia.
The term nondiabetic hypoglycemic coma covers situations also referred to as insulin coma, drug-induced insulin coma in nondiabetics, or simply drug-induced coma caused by hypoglycemia not related to diabetes. This ICD-10 code helps medical coders and healthcare professionals classify unconscious states resulting from low blood glucose triggered by factors other than diabetes, such as medication effects or other endocrine issues. Using E15 ensures precise documentation and communication about hypoglycemic emergencies unrelated to diabetes, differentiating them from diabetic hypoglycemic events, which have separate codes.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the E15 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the E15 range classify?
The range classifies nondiabetic hypoglycemic coma. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
