E26.9

Applicable To

• Aldosteronism NOS

• Hyperaldosteronism NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Aldosteronism and nodular hyperplasia, adrenal cortex

• Hyperaldosteronism

• Hyperaldosteronism with nodular hyperplasia of adrenal cortex

Clinical Information

• A condition caused by the overproduction of aldosterone. It is characterized by sodium retention and potassium excretion with resultant hypertension and hypokalemia.

• Abnormality of electrolyte function caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex.

Details

• E26.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM E26.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E26.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 E26.9 may differ.