2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E34.2Ectopic hormone secretion, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E20-E35›E34
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
E34.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for ectopic hormone secretion, not elsewhere classified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 643 through 645. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified endocrine disorders.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Aberrant parathyroid gland
- Congenital anomaly of parathyroid glands
- Ectopic aldosterone secretion
- Ectopic aldosterone-producing neoplasm
- Ectopic antidiuretic hormone secretion
- Ectopic calcitonin production
- Ectopic GHRH secretion causing acromegaly
- Ectopic growth hormone secretion
- Ectopic hyperparathyroidism
- Ectopic parathyroid hormone-related protein secretion
- Ectopic production of endocrine substance
- Ectopic prolactin secretion
- Ectopic renin secretion
- Parathyromatosis
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
- ectopic ACTH syndrome E24.3
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Ectopic, ectopia (congenital)
- hormone secretion NEC - E34.2
- hormone
- ectopic NEC - E34.2
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Ectopic, ectopia(congenital)
- hormone secretion NEC
- Secretion
- hormone
- ectopic NEC
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Endocrine Diseases
Your endocrine system includes eight major glands throughout your body. These glands make hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers. They travel through your bloodstream to tissues or organs. Hormones work slowly and affect body processes from head to toe. These include:
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Convert E34.2 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About E34.2Overview
Is E34.2 (Other endocrine disorders) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report ectopic hormone secretion, not elsewhere classified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does E34.2 group to?
When ectopic hormone secretion, not elsewhere classified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 643, 644, 645, with relative weights from 0.7683 to 1.6461 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of E34.2?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, ectopic hormone secretion, not elsewhere classified converts to ICD-9-CM 259.3 (ectopic hormone secr NEC). The mapping is a direct match.
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.
