ICD-10-CM E24: Cushing's syndrome

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for E24

Cushing's syndrome

Coding Notes & Guidelines for E24

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0)

Use Additional Code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Inclusion Terms
  • Overproduction of pituitary ACTH
  • Pituitary-dependent hypercorticalism

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for E24):

E24.0 - Pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease E24.1 - Nelson's syndrome E24.2 - Drug-induced Cushing's syndrome E24.3 - Ectopic ACTH syndrome E24.4 - Alcohol-induced pseudo-Cushing's syndrome E24.8 - Other Cushing's syndrome E24.9 - Cushing's syndrome, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code E24 (Cushing's syndrome)

ICD-10-CM code E24 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM E24 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about E24 - Cushing's syndrome. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Cushing's syndrome.