Question 1

Is E22 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E22 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code E22 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E22 represents Hyperfunction of pituitary gland. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E22?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E22 is section:E20-E35 (Disorders of other endocrine glands (E20-E35)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from E22?

Accepted Answer

Code E22 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: Cushing's syndrome (E24.-); Nelson's syndrome (E24.1); overproduction of ACTH not associated with Cushing's disease (E27.0) and 2 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with E22 as they represent different diagnoses.

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