C74.9

Clinical Information

• A number of disorders can affect the adrenal glands, including several types of cancer. Adrenal gland cancers are uncommon. They include

• A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm affecting the adrenal gland.

• Cancer that forms in the tissues of the adrenal glands two glands located just above the kidneys). The adrenal glands make hormones that control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body functions. Adrenal cancer that starts in the outside layer of the adrenal gland is called adrenocortical carcinoma. Adrenal cancer that starts in the center of the adrenal gland is called malignant pheochromocytoma.

Details

• C74.9 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM C74.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of C74.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 C74.9 may differ.