2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E89Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified
E89 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as E89.0, E89.1, E89.2, and E89.3.
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Code Classification
Specific Coding for Postproc endocrine and metabolic comp and disorders, NECOverview
Non-specific codes like E89 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Use E89.0 for Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Use E89.1 for Postprocedural hypoinsulinemia
Use E89.2 for Postprocedural hypoparathyroidism
Use E89.3 for Postprocedural hypopituitarism
E89.4 for Postprocedural ovarian failure
Use E89.40 for Asymptomatic postprocedural ovarian failure
Use E89.41 for Symptomatic postprocedural ovarian failure
Use E89.5 for Postprocedural testicular hypofunction
Use E89.6 for Postprocedural adrenocortical (-medullary) hypofunction
E89.8 for Other postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders
E89.81 for Postprocedural hemorrhage of an endocrine system organ or structure following a procedure
E89.82 for Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of an endocrine system organ or structure
Use E89.89 for Other postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
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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Questions About E89Overview
Is E89 a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified need a more specific code from this category, such as E89.0, E89.1, and E89.2.
