E27.40
BillableUnspecified adrenocortical insufficiency
E27.40 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified adrenocortical insufficiency. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour adrenal glands are just above your kidneys. The outside layer of these glands makes hormones that help your body respond to stress and regulate your blood pressure and water and salt balance. Addison disease happens if the adrenal glands don't make enough of these hormones. A problem with your immune system usually causes Addison disease. The immune system mistakenly attacks your own tissues, damaging your…
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Includes
- •Adrenocortical insufficiency NOS
- •Hypoaldosteronism
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- HydrocortisoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- MethylprednisoloneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- TriamcinoloneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- DexamethasoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- PrednisoloneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- PrednisoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Fludrocortisone›
- Marcaine, Lidocaine, Kenalog, Povidone Iodine›
- Phenoxybenzamine›
- CosyntropinAdrenocorticotropic Hormone [EPC]›
- Dexamethasone IntensolCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Povidine Iodine›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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