E24.8
BillableOther Cushing's syndrome
HCC Category Mapping
V24HCC 23 — Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
0.230ESRDHCC 23 — Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
0.000RxHCCHCC 43 — Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
0.000What This Code Means
Cushing's syndrome caused by other specified sources not covered by the more specific Cushing's syndrome codes.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when the cause is identified but does not fit into categories 0-4 or 9
- •Document the specific etiology clearly in the medical record
Clinical Significance
Other Cushing syndrome captures specified causes of cortisol excess that do not fit the standard categories of pituitary-dependent, drug-induced, ectopic, or alcohol-related Cushing syndrome. This may include rare causes such as adrenocorticotropic hormone-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia, primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease, or McCune-Albright syndrome.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Document the specific identified etiology of the Cushing syndrome, cortisol and adrenocorticotropic hormone levels, imaging findings, clinical manifestations, and the reasoning for classifying under this residual category rather than a more specific code.