ICD-10-CM E15 is the diagnosis code for Nondiabetic hypoglycemic coma. This code falls under the section "Other disorders of glucose regulation and pancreatic internal secretion" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where E15 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, E15 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
E15 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nondiabetic hypoglycemic coma". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
E15 is located in Section E15-E16 — "Other disorders of glucose regulation and pancreatic internal secretion" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use E15 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nondiabetic hypoglycemic coma" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Nondiabetic hypoglycemic coma is E15.
Yes, E15 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
E15 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E15 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.