E27.1
Billable

Primary adrenocortical insufficiency

Billable / Specific Code

What is Primary adrenocortical insufficiency?

ICD-10-CM E27.1 is the diagnosis code for Primary adrenocortical insufficiency. 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
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for E27.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Addison's disease
  • Autoimmune adrenalitis

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as E27.1. They are mutually exclusive:

  • Addison only phenotype adrenoleukodystrophy (E71.528)
  • amyloidosis (E85.-)
  • tuberculous Addison's disease (A18.7)
  • Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome (A39.1)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where E27.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is E27.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, E27.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does E27.1 mean?

E27.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Primary adrenocortical insufficiency". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of E27.1?

The parent code of E27.1 is E27 ("Other disorders of adrenal gland"). E27.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is E27.1 in?

E27.1 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 E27.1?

Use E27.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Primary adrenocortical insufficiency" 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 Primary adrenocortical insufficiency?

The ICD-10-CM code for Primary adrenocortical insufficiency is E27.1.

Can E27.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, E27.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is E27.1 in?

E27.1 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from E27.1?

Type 1 Excludes for E27.1 include: Addison only phenotype adrenoleukodystrophy (E71.528); amyloidosis (E85.-); tuberculous Addison's disease (A18.7) and more.

Is E27.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, E27.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
E27.1
Primary adrenocortical insufficiency
Billable / Specific Code
4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E20-E35 — Disorders of other endocrine glands
2026 ICD-10-CM