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ICD-10-CM Code for Hypoglycemia, unspecified E16.2

ICD-10 code E16.2 for Hypoglycemia, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases .

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Hypoglycemia, unspecified
Use additional code for hypoglycemia level, if applicable (E16.A-)
Excludes1: diabetes with hypoglycemia (E08.649, E10.649, E11.649, E13.649)

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