Empty Sella Syndrome ICD-10-CM Codes

Are these empty sella syndrome ICD codes billable?

Yes. Both of these empty sella syndrome-related ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.

Clinical information

• Empty sella syndrome is a pituitary gland disorder characterized by the shrinking or flattening of the pituitary gland due to problems concerning the sella turcica's contents.
• The condition can be classified as primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other conditions such as trauma, surgery, or radiation.
• Diagnosis typically involves neuroimaging with an MRI or CT scan to visualize the pituitary gland and sella turcica.
• Risk factors include female gender, middle age, and obesity. Some cases may be associated with hypothalamic dysfunction, affecting regulatory processes in the body.
• The condition can affect the pituitary gland by limiting hormone production, which can lead to hormonal imbalances.
• In some patients, it may present similarly to adiposogenital dystrophy with endocrine and metabolic disturbances. Symptoms may include hypertension, severe headaches, fatigue, decreased libido, and irregular menstruation or absent periods.
• The pituitary gland unspecified code may be used when documentation lacks specificity about the exact nature of the pituitary involvement.
• Empty sella syndrome is a rare condition and is generally not life-threatening.

Synonyms include

• Abscess of pituitary
• Disorder of posterior pituitary
• Pituitary deficiency due to empty sella turcica syndrome
• Empty sella syndrome
• Secondary hypothalamic insufficiency