Post Bariatric Hypoglycemia

Subcategory E89.83 , Postprocedural hypoglycemia following a procedure, was created with new codes for post-bariatric and postprocedural hypoglycemia as follows: E89.830 Post bariatric hypoglycemia E89.838 Other postprocedural hypoglycemia Post bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH) is a distinct metabolic chronic condition that typically develops one to three years following bariatric surgery. PBH is thought to stem from alterations in hormonal and glycemic regulation, including exaggerated insulin secretion and an enhanced glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) response, which is caused by the altered nutrient transit following surgery. Individuals with PBH experience recurrent, often debilitating episodes of hypoglycemia. These episodes can adversely affect nutritional...

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