E26
Non-billableHyperaldosteronism
Hyperaldosteronism
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
E20-E35
Child Codes
4
Coding Notes
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- AldosteronismC0020428
- Aldosteronism (disorder)C0020428
- Aldosteronism NOSC0020428
- Elevated plasma aldosteroneC0020428
- HyperaldosteronaemiaC0020428
- HyperaldosteronismC0020428
- Hyperaldosteronism NOSC0020428
- Hyperaldosteronism, unspecifiedC0020428
- Increased aldosteroneC0020428
- Increased aldosterone productionC0020428
- Increased circulating aldosterone concentrationC0020428
- Mineralocorticoid excessC0020428
- aldosteronismC0020428
- hyperaldosteronismC0020428
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code E26?
ICD-10-CM code E26 represents "Hyperaldosteronism". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is E26 a billable code?
No, E26 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under E26.
What chapter is E26 in?
E26 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E26?
E26 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74); galactorrhea (N64.3); gynecomastia (N62).
What are the subcategories under E26?
E26 has 4 child codes, including: E26.0 (Primary hyperaldosteronism), E26.1 (Secondary hyperaldosteronism), E26.8 (Other hyperaldosteronism), E26.9 (Hyperaldosteronism, unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for E26?
E26 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0020428. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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