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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for adrenal cortical adenocarcinoma

C74.0

Malignant neoplasm of cortex of adrenal gland

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Adenocarcinoma › adrenal cortical”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding adrenal cortical adenocarcinoma

The ICD-10-CM code for adrenal cortical adenocarcinoma is C74.0 (Malignant neoplasm of cortex of adrenal gland).

Within C74 (malignant neoplasm of adrenal gland), C74.0 is specifically for malignant neoplasm of cortex of adrenal gland. Related codes cover medulla of adrenal gland (C74.1) and unspecified part of adrenal gland (C74.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: C74.00 (gland), C74.01 (gland) and C74.02 (gland).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about adrenal cortical adenocarcinoma ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for adrenal cortical adenocarcinoma?

C74.0 — Malignant neoplasm of cortex of adrenal gland (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is C74.0 billable?

No. C74.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.