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E26.8

Non-billable

Other hyperaldosteronism

Other 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

Parent Code

E26

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)
  • galactorrhea (N64.3)
  • gynecomastia (N62)

Child Codes (2)

E26.81

Bartter's syndrome

BillableE26.89

Other hyperaldosteronism

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code E26.8?

ICD-10-CM code E26.8 represents "Other hyperaldosteronism". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is E26.8 a billable code?

No, E26.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under E26.8.

What chapter is E26.8 in?

E26.8 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).

What codes cannot be used with E26.8?

E26.8 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 E26.8?

E26.8 has 2 child codes, including: E26.81 (Bartter's syndrome), E26.89 (Other hyperaldosteronism).

What are the UMLS CUIs for E26.8?

E26.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348460. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.