E27.40

Applicable To

• Adrenocortical insufficiency NOS

• Hypoaldosteronism

Approximate Synonyms

• Acth deficiency

• Adrenal cortical hypofunction

• Adrenal insufficiency, medullary

• Adrenal insufficiency, secondary

• Adrenal insufficiency, severe

• Adrenal medullary insufficiency

• Adrenocortical insufficiency

• Secondary adrenal insufficiency

• Severe adrenal insufficiency

Clinical Information

• A congenital or acquired condition of insufficient production of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex leading to diminished aldosterone-mediated synthesis of na +)-k +)-exchanging atpase in renal tubular cells. Clinical symptoms include hyperkalemia, sodium-wasting, hypotension, and sometimes metabolic acidosis.

• Aldosterone deficiency, usually associated with hypoadrenalism and characterized by hypotension, dehydration, and a tendency to excrete excessive amounts of sodium.

Details

• E27.40 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 E27.40 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E27.40 – other international versions of ICD-10 E27.40 may differ.