ICD-10 Code E27.8 – Other specified disorders of adrenal gland (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E27.8 – Other specified disorders of adrenal gland
What it is
E27.8 identifies an adrenal gland disorder that does not fit a more specific ICD-10 category. Use it when the record names a distinct adrenal condition, but the available documentation does not support a narrower code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may reflect adrenal dysfunction, but this code is based on the documented diagnosis rather than a single required symptom pattern.
When to use this code
Use E27.8 when the provider documents an adrenal disorder that is specified but not captured by another E27 code. It is appropriate when the note clearly supports an adrenal gland condition and no more specific diagnosis is available. If the chart is vague, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use E27.8 when the record supports a more specific adrenal diagnosis, such as another defined disorder in the E27 category. Also avoid it for suspected conditions without confirmed documentation.
Coding tip
Choose the most specific adrenal code first; use E27.8 only after confirming that no better-defined code applies.