ICD-10-CM Code E27.40
Unspecified adrenocortical insufficiency
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.E27.40 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of unspecified adrenocortical insufficiency. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code E274 is used to code Adrenal insufficiency
Adrenal insufficiency is a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones, primarily cortisol; but may also include impaired production of aldosterone (a mineralocorticoid), which regulates sodium conservation, potassium secretion, and water retention. Craving for salt or salty foods due to the urinary losses of sodium is common.
| Specialty: | Endocrinology |
| MeSH Code: | D000309 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 255.4 |
Adrenal gland
Coding Notes for E27.40 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Adrenocortical insufficiency NOS
- Hypoaldosteronism
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders with CC.
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders without CC or MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Hypoadrenergic postural hypotension (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'E27.40 - Unspecified adrenocortical insufficiency'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code E27.40. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code E27.40 and a single ICD9 code, 255.41 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: E27.4 - Other and unspecified adrenocortical insufficiency