E26.9
BillableHyperaldosteronism, unspecified
Hyperaldosteronism, unspecified
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Aldosteronism NOS
- Hyperaldosteronism NOS
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(36)
SNOMED CT
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
Clinical Terms
- Increased aldosterone
- Increased circulating aldosterone concentration
- Mineralocorticoid excess
- Hyperaldosteronism NOS
- Aldosteronism (disorder)
- Increased aldosterone production
- Adrenal cortical nodule
- Nodule of adrenal cortex
- Nodular hyperplasia of adrenal cortex
- Elevated plasma aldosterone
- Aldosteronism NOS
- Aldosteronism
- Aldosteronism with nodular hyperplasia of adrenal cortex
- Hyperaldosteronaemia
- Hyperaldosteronism with nodular hyperplasia of adrenal cortex
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for hyperaldosteronism, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for hyperaldosteronism, unspecified is E26.9. The full clinical description is "Hyperaldosteronism, unspecified". E26.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code E26.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E26.9 represents “Hyperaldosteronism, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is E26.9 a billable code?
Yes, E26.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is E26.9 in?
E26.9 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E26.9?
E26.9 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 SNOMED CT codes does E26.9 map to?
E26.9 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 874912007, 88213004, 69194003, 874911000. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E26.9?
E26.9 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.
How does E26.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like hyperaldosteronism, unspecified affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of E26.9?
E26.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5A72.Z (Hyperaldosteronism, unspecified).
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