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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for adrenal paraganglioma

D35.0

Benign neoplasm of adrenal gland

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding adrenal paraganglioma

The ICD-10-CM code for adrenal paraganglioma is D35.0 (Benign neoplasm of adrenal gland). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on D35.0.

Within D35 (benign neoplasm of other and unspecified endocrine glands), D35.0 is specifically for benign neoplasm of adrenal gland. Related codes cover parathyroid gland (D35.1), pituitary gland (D35.2), craniopharyngeal duct (D35.3), pineal gland (D35.4), carotid body (D35.5), aortic body and other paraganglia (D35.6), other specified endocrine glands (D35.7) and endocrine gland, unspecified (D35.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: D35.00 (gland), D35.01 (gland) and D35.02 (gland).

Use an additional code to identify any functional activity.

More specific adrenal paraganglioma codes (official index)

  • malignant C74.1 — Malignant neoplasm of medulla of adrenal gland

Common questions about adrenal paraganglioma ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for adrenal paraganglioma?

D35.0 — Benign neoplasm of adrenal gland (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: C74.1.

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant adrenal paraganglioma?

C74.1 — Malignant neoplasm of medulla of adrenal gland (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

Is D35.0 billable?

No. D35.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.