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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

ICD-10 Coding for Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

E23.0
E27.40
E27.3

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

Also Known as:
Adrenocortical Insufficiency Secondary
Hypopituitarism-related Adrenal Insufficiency
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

Use ICD-10 code E23.0 for hypopituitarism, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hypopituitarism

Billable Code
E23.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Low ACTH and cortisol levels with pituitary disorder

Applicable To

  • • Secondary adrenal insufficiency due to pituitary disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the pituitary origin.

Unspecified adrenocortical insufficiency

Billable Code
E27.40
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Low cortisol levels
  • • Symptoms consistent with adrenal insufficiency

Applicable To

  • • Secondary adrenal insufficiency when etiology is unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Query for specific etiology if possible.

Drug-induced adrenocortical insufficiency

Billable Code
E27.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of glucocorticoid use
  • • Low cortisol levels post-steroid withdrawal

Applicable To

  • • Adrenal insufficiency due to glucocorticoid withdrawal

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage between drug use and adrenal insufficiency.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D35.2

Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

Use if a pituitary tumor is the cause of hypopituitarism.

Z79.52

Long-term (current) use of systemic steroids

Document long-term steroid use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for secondary adrenal insufficiency?

The ICD-10 code for secondary adrenal insufficiency due to pituitary disorder is E23.0, while drug-induced cases use E27.3.

How do you code secondary adrenal insufficiency?

Code secondary adrenal insufficiency by identifying the underlying cause: E23.0 for pituitary-related and E27.3 for drug-induced cases.

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