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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Adrenal Nodule

ICD-10 Coding for Adrenal Nodule

E27.8
D35.0
D35.01

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for adrenal nodule includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Adrenal Mass
Adrenal Tumor
Adrenal Lesion
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Adrenal Nodule

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Adrenal Nodule

Use ICD-10 code E27.8 for other specified disorders of adrenal gland, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified disorders of adrenal gland

Billable Code
E27.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of adrenal hyperplasia without neoplasm

Applicable To

  • • Adrenal hyperplasia
  • • Adrenocortical hyperplasia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-neoplastic nature.

Benign neoplasm of adrenal gland, unspecified

Non-Billable
D35.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of benign characteristics (HU ≤10)
  • • Stable size over time

Applicable To

  • • Adrenal adenoma
  • • Benign adrenal tumor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure benign nature is documented with imaging.

Benign neoplasm of right adrenal gland

Billable Code
D35.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Right-sided adrenal mass with benign imaging features

Applicable To

  • • Right adrenal adenoma

Important Notes

  • • Document right laterality and benign nature.

Benign neoplasm of left adrenal gland

Billable Code
D35.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Left-sided adrenal mass with benign imaging features

Applicable To

  • • Left adrenal adenoma

Important Notes

  • • Document left laterality and benign nature.

Malignant neoplasm of adrenal gland, unspecified

Non-Billable
C74.9
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy-proven malignancy
  • • Imaging showing local invasion

Applicable To

  • • Adrenal carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure malignancy is confirmed with biopsy.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E34.0

Multiple endocrine neoplasia [MEN] syndromes

Use when adrenal nodule is part of MEN syndrome.

I10

Essential (primary) hypertension

Use when hypertension is present with adrenal nodule.

E24.2

Cushing's syndrome

Use when Cushing's syndrome is present with right adrenal tumor.

E26.9

Hyperaldosteronism, unspecified

Use when hyperaldosteronism is present with left adrenal tumor.

Z85.03

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of adrenal gland

Use for patients with a history of adrenal cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an adrenal nodule?

The ICD-10 code for a benign adrenal nodule is D35.0, with specific codes for laterality: D35.01 for the right adrenal gland and D35.02 for the left.

How do you code a malignant adrenal nodule?

For a malignant adrenal nodule, use ICD-10 code C74.9, ensuring biopsy confirmation of malignancy.

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