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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cushing Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Cushing Syndrome

E24.0
E24.2

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

Also Known as:
Hypercortisolism
Cushing's Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cushing Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cushing Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code E24.0 for pituitary-dependent cushing's disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease

Billable Code
E24.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed pituitary adenoma with elevated ACTH

Applicable To

  • • ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies pituitary origin.

Drug-induced Cushing's syndrome

Billable Code
E24.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of prolonged steroid use
  • • Clinical features of Cushing's syndrome

Applicable To

  • • Cushing's syndrome due to long-term steroid use

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific drug and duration of use.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.9

Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Use when diabetes is secondary to Cushing's syndrome.

T38.0X5A

Adverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues

Use to specify adverse effect of drug causing Cushing's.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Cushing syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for pituitary-dependent Cushing's syndrome is E24.0, while drug-induced Cushing's syndrome is coded as E24.2.

How is Cushing syndrome documented?

Cushing syndrome documentation should specify the etiology, such as pituitary-dependent or drug-induced, and include supporting diagnostic evidence.

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