icd 10 code for conn's syndrome

What is the ICD-10 code for primary hyperaldosteronism?

Other primary hyperaldosteronism E26. 09 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM E26. 09 became effective on October 1, 2021.

How do you investigate Conn's syndrome?

Blood and urine tests can check for high aldosterone and other blood levels. Your health care provider may order a CT scan or MRI to find the side of an adenoma or hyperplasia. Patients who have adrenal masses only need to be screened for Conn's syndrome if they are known to have blood pressure issues.

What is the ICD-10 code for primary hyperparathyroidism?

ICD-10 code E21. 0 for Primary hyperparathyroidism is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases .

What is secondary hyperaldosteronism?

Secondary hyperaldosteronism is a collective term for a diverse group of disorders characterized by physiologic activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (R-A-A) axis as a homeostatic mechanism designed to maintain serum electrolyte concentrations or fluid volume.

What is Conn's syndrome?

Primary aldosteronism (also called Conn's syndrome) is a rare condition caused by overproduction of the hormone aldosterone that controls sodium and potassium in the blood. The condition is treated with medications and lifestyle changes to control blood pressure, and in some cases surgery.

What is the most common cause of Conn's syndrome?

Conn syndrome is most often caused by an adrenal tumor, such as aldosterone-producing adenomas. Commonly, these tumors are benign but in rare cases, they can be malignant.

What is the ICD-10 code for secondary hyperparathyroidism?

ICD-10-CM Code for Secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin N25. 81.

What does code E21 3 mean?

ICD-10 code: E21. 3 Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified.

What is primary hyperparathyroidism?

Primary hyperparathyroidism is a disorder of the parathyroid glands, four pea-sized glands located on or near the thyroid gland in the neck. “Primary” means this disorder begins in the parathyroid glands, rather than resulting from another health problem such as kidney failure.

How can you distinguish between primary and secondary aldosteronism?

Primary hyperaldosteronism is due to a problem of the adrenal glands themselves, which causes them to release too much aldosterone. In contrast, with secondary hyperaldosteronism, a problem elsewhere in the body causes the adrenal glands to release too much aldosterone.

Is hyperaldosteronism the same as Addison's disease?

People with a deficiency of aldosterone, especially found in association with cortisol deficiency in Addison's disease, have low blood volume and therefore low blood pressure, low sodium and high potassium. Just the opposite is seen in hyperaldosteronism.

What is primary hyperaldosteronism?

Primary aldosteronism (hyperaldosteronism) is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands produce too much aldosterone, the hormone responsible for balancing potassium and sodium in the body.

The ICD code E260 is used to code Primary aldosteronism

Primary aldosteronism, also known as primary hyperaldosteronism or Conn's syndrome, is excess production of the hormone aldosterone by the adrenal glands resulting in low renin levels. Often it produces few symptoms. Most people have high blood pressure which may cause poor vision or headaches.

Coding Notes for E26.01 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

A Code Also note indicates that two or more codes may be required to fully describe a condition, but the order of codes is at the coder's discretion. Code order depends on the severity of the conditions and the reason for the encounter.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'E26.01 - Conn's syndrome'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code E26.01. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 255.12 was previously used, E26.01 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.