E24.3
Ectopic ACTH syndrome
Clinical Information
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A syndrome characterized by abnormal secretion of adrenocorticotrophic hormone in conjunction with neoplastic growth occurring anywhere in the body. The most common associations are tumors of the bronchus oat cell or carcinoid), thymic tumors epithelial or carcinoid), and pancreatic endocrine tumor. devita et al. Cancer, p 1364. 4th edition. Lippincott)
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Symptom complex due to acth production by non-pituitary neoplasms.
Details
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E24.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM E24.3 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E24.3 – other international versions of ICD-10 E24.3 may differ.