E24
Non-billableCushing's syndrome
E24 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cushing's syndrome. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E24.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- E00-E89
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHCushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder. The cause is long-term exposure to too much cortisol, a hormone that your adrenal gland makes. Sometimes, taking synthetic hormone medicine to treat an inflammatory disease leads to Cushing's. Some kinds of tumors produce a hormone that can cause your body to make too much cortisol. Cushing's syndrome is rare. Some symptoms are: Upper body obesity Thin arms and legs Severe…
Read more about Cushing's Syndrome at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0)
Medications indicated for this condition
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Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code E24?
- E24 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cushing's syndrome". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
- Is E24 a billable code?
- No — E24 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E24.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from E24?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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