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DI 33526.045 Impairment Codes for Endocrine Disorders

Use the impairment codes in this section to identify disorders in the endocrine body system. When you are choosing an impairment code for endocrine disorders, keep the following in mind:

 

A. When an endocrine disorder meets or medically equals a Part B listing

Use the appropriate impairment code from the following table if the endocrine disorder meets or medically equals the Part B listing:

Part B Endocrine Listings

Part B Listing

Impairment Code

Impairment Descriptor

109.08

2500

Diabetes Mellitus

B. When an endocrine disorder does not meet or equal a listing

Use the appropriate impairment code from the following table if the endocrine disorder does not meet or medically equal a listing:

Endocrine Disorders

Impairment Descriptor

Impairment Code

All Disorders of Adrenal Glands (except Cancer)

2550

All Disorders of Parathyroid (except Cancer)

2520

All Disorders of the Pituitary Gland (except Cancer)

2530

All Disorders of Thyroid (except Cancer)

2460

Diabetes Mellitus

2500

C. Reminders for choosing an impairment code for endocrine disorders

When you are choosing an impairment code for endocrine disorders, keep the following in mind:

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    There are no Part A listings for endocrine disorders in adults.

 

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DI 33526.045 - Impairment Codes for Endocrine Disorders - 10/06/2023
Batch run: 10/06/2023
Rev:10/06/2023