Hyperaldosteronism E26-

Clinical Information

• A condition caused by the overproduction of aldosterone. It is characterized by sodium retention and potassium excretion with resultant hypertension and hypokalemia.
• Abnormality of electrolyte function caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex.

Codes

• E26 Hyperaldosteronism
  • E26.0 Primary hyperaldosteronism
    •  E26.01 Conn’s syndrome
    •  E26.02 Glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism
    •  E26.09 Other primary hyperaldosteronism
  •  E26.1 Secondary hyperaldosteronism
  • E26.8 Other hyperaldosteronism
    •  E26.81 Bartter’s syndrome
    •  E26.89 Other hyperaldosteronism
  •  E26.9 Hyperaldosteronism, unspecified