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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypercortisolism

ICD-10 Coding for Hypercortisolism

E24.0
E24.1

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypercortisolism

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

  • • ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma confirmed by imaging and lab tests.

Applicable To

  • • ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ACTH-dependence is documented with pituitary findings.

Ectopic ACTH syndrome

Billable Code
E24.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • High ACTH levels
  • • Tumor identified outside pituitary
  • • Biopsy confirmation of ectopic source

Applicable To

  • • ACTH production from non-pituitary tumors

Important Notes

  • • Document ectopic source with imaging and biopsy results.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.9

Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Use to code diabetes as a manifestation of Cushing's.

C7B.02

Secondary neuroendocrine tumors

Use for coding the tumor causing ectopic ACTH production.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypercortisolism?

The ICD-10 code for hypercortisolism, specifically Cushing's syndrome, is E24.0 for pituitary-dependent cases and E24.1 for ectopic ACTH syndrome.

How do you code Cushing's syndrome due to a tumor?

Code the underlying tumor first, followed by E24.1 for ectopic ACTH syndrome if applicable.

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