E16.4
Billable

Increased secretion of gastrin

Billable / Specific Code

What is Increased secretion of gastrin?

ICD-10-CM E16.4 is the diagnosis code for Increased secretion of gastrin. This code falls under the section "Other disorders of glucose regulation and pancreatic internal secretion" 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 E16.4

✅ This Code Includes

  • Hypergastrinemia
  • Hyperplasia of pancreatic endocrine cells with gastrin excess
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where E16.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is E16.4 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, E16.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does E16.4 mean?

E16.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Increased secretion of gastrin". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of E16.4?

The parent code of E16.4 is E16 ("Other disorders of pancreatic internal secretion"). E16.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is E16.4 in?

E16.4 is located in Section E15-E16 — "Other disorders of glucose regulation and pancreatic internal secretion" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use E16.4?

Use E16.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Increased secretion of gastrin" 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 Increased secretion of gastrin?

The ICD-10-CM code for Increased secretion of gastrin is E16.4.

Can E16.4 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, E16.4 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is E16.4 in?

E16.4 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is E16.4 valid for 2026?

Yes, E16.4 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
E16.4
Increased secretion of gastrin
Billable / Specific Code
4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E15-E16 — Other disorders of glucose regulation and pancreatic internal secretion
2026 ICD-10-CM