E24.0
Billable

Pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease

Billable / Specific Code

What is Pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease?

ICD-10-CM E24.0 is the diagnosis code for Pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease. This code falls under the section "Disorders of other endocrine glands" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for E24.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Overproduction of pituitary ACTH
  • Pituitary-dependent hypercorticalism

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where E24.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeE24.0 — Pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E24.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, E24.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does E24.0 mean?

E24.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of E24.0?

The parent code of E24.0 is E24 ("Cushing's syndrome"). E24.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is E24.0 in?

E24.0 is located in Section E20-E35 — "Disorders of other endocrine glands" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use E24.0?

Use E24.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease?

The ICD-10-CM code for Pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease is E24.0.

Can E24.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, E24.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is E24.0 in?

E24.0 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is E24.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, E24.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousE24Cushing's syndromeNext →E24.1Nelson's syndrome
Code Details
E24.0
Pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease
Billable / Specific Code
4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E20-E35 — Disorders of other endocrine glands
2026 ICD-10-CM