ICD-10 Specific code E89.6: Postprocedural adrenocortical(-medullary) hypofunction

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Postprocedural adrenocortical(-medullary) hypofunction
Flag for French language  French Hypofonctionnement corticosurrénal (de la médullaire) après un acte à visée diagnostique et thérapeutique

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 IV Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
2 E70-E90 Metabolic disorders
3 E89 Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic disorders, not elsewhere classified
4 E89.6 Postprocedural adrenocortical(-medullary) hypofunction

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient

Hydrocortisone is the main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Hydrocortisone is an anti-inflammatory steroid. Its anti-inflammatory action is due to reduction in the vascular component of the inflammatory response and reduction in the formation of inflammatory fluid and cellular exudates.

Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid which has anti-inflammatory activity. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems.

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