Disorders of endocrine glands in diseases classd elswhr

This code represents endocrine gland disorders that are secondary manifestations of other underlying diseases, which are classified elsewhere in ICD-10-CM. It indicates that the endocrine dysfunction is not the primary condition but rather a complication or feature of another systemic illness.

Use this code when documentation clearly links an endocrine gland disorder (e.g., adrenal insufficiency, thyroid dysfunction) to a specific underlying disease that has its own distinct ICD-10-CM code. This often applies when the endocrine involvement is a known sequela of an infectious disease, autoimmune condition, or other systemic process.

• Always code the underlying disease first, followed by this code to specify the endocrine manifestation.
• Carefully review the "Excludes1" notes to ensure the endocrine disorder is not specifically classified under the underlying disease itself or another more specific code.
• Documentation must explicitly state the causal relationship between the primary disease and the endocrine gland disorder.