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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tetrahydrocortisol Use

ICD-10 Coding for Tetrahydrocortisol Use

E27.40
R94.6

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

Also Known as:
THF Use
Cortisol Metabolite Testing
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tetrahydrocortisol Use

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tetrahydrocortisol Use

Use ICD-10 code E27.40 for adrenocortical insufficiency, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Adrenocortical insufficiency, unspecified

Billable Code
E27.40
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of symptoms like fatigue, hypotension, and electrolyte imbalance.
documentation:
  • • Documented abnormal urinary THF/5α-THF ratio.

Applicable To

  • • Primary adrenal insufficiency

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific metabolite ratios and test methods.

Abnormal cortisol levels

Billable Code
R94.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • • Documented abnormal cortisol metabolite levels

Applicable To

  • • Abnormal cortisol test results

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to specific clinical findings and lab results.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

LOINC 82908-5

THF/5α-THF ratio

Use to quantify cortisol metabolite ratios for diagnostic validation.

LOINC 82894-7

Pregnanediol/THE+THF+5α-THF ratio

Use to support findings of abnormal cortisol metabolism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for tetrahydrocortisol use?

The ICD-10 code for tetrahydrocortisol use is typically associated with adrenal disorders like E27.40 for adrenocortical insufficiency.

How is tetrahydrocortisol testing documented?

Document tetrahydrocortisol testing by including specific metabolite ratios and the test method used, such as LC-MS/MS.

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