Nondiabetic hypoglycemic coma (E15)
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.
Instructional Notations
Includes
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- drug-induced insulin coma in nondiabetic
- hyperinsulinism with hypoglycemic coma
- hypoglycemic coma NOS
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
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.
