ICD-11 classes
05 Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
Endocrine diseases
Disorders of the adrenal glands or adrenal hormone system
5A74 — Adrenocortical insufficiency
5A74.0 — Acquired adrenocortical insufficiency

ICD-11 5A74.0 — Acquired adrenocortical insufficiency

This is a acquired condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones, primarily cortisol; but may also include impaired production of aldosterone (a mineralocorticoid), which regulates sodium conservation, potassium secretion, and water retention.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

Diagnosis with code 5A74.0 contains 1 clarifying diagnosis:

1. 5A61.1 — Adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency