E89.838
✓ Billable
Other postprocedural hypoglycemia
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Code
E89.838
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
Yes — valid for submission
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Also known as
- Post Nissen fundoplication hypoglycemia
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
- intraoperative complications of endocrine system organ or structure (E36.0-, E36.1-, E36.8)
Use additional code
- code, if known, for hypoglycemia level (E16.A-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code E89.838?
ICD-10-CM code E89.838 represents Other postprocedural hypoglycemia. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is E89.838 billable?
Yes. E89.838 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is E89.838 in?
E89.838 belongs to the Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases chapter (E00–E89) of ICD-10-CM.
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E89.1
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E89.2
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E89.4
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E89.5
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