2025 ICD-10-CM code E89.89
Other postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders. Use additional code, if applicable, to further specify disorder.
Medical necessity must be established by demonstrating that the endocrine or metabolic complication is a direct result of the prior procedure and requires medical intervention.
Symptoms vary depending on the postprocedural complication. Diagnostic procedures include but are not limited to CBC, chemistry profile, blood tests for hormone levels, and imaging procedures of the organs/structures involved. Treatment may include hormone replacement and symptomatic treatment.
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- Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89-E89.89)
In simple words: This code describes a complication related to hormones or metabolism that arises after a medical procedure.It is used when a more specific code doesn't exist. Symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment vary widely depending on the specific complication.
Other postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders refers to conditions that are the result of surgery or other types of treatment that affect the organs and other structures in the body that secrete hormones or hormone-like substances and the metabolic processes that break down or build complex molecules for energy production and use. The provider documents an endocrine or metabolic complication due to surgery and/or other types of treatment not represented by another code.
Example 1: A patient develops hypothyroidism following a thyroidectomy., A patient experiences adrenal insufficiency after removal of an adrenal tumor., A patient develops electrolyte imbalances following a complex surgical procedure due to hormonal disruptions.
Documentation should clearly link the endocrine or metabolic disorder to the preceding procedure.Detailed information regarding the specific disorder, such as symptoms, lab results, and treatment, should also be included.
- Specialties:Endocrinology, General Surgery, and any specialty performing procedures that could cause endocrine or metabolic complications
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, and other places of service where post-procedural complications are treated.