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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for steroid

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

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

About coding steroid

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for steroid; the code depends on the details below.

More specific steroid codes (official index)

  • effects (adverse) (adrenocortical) (iatrogenic)
  • cushingoid E24.2 — Drug-induced Cushing's syndrome
  • correct substance properly administered
  • overdose or wrong substance given or taken
  • diabetes
  • correct substance properly administered
  • overdose or wrong substance given or taken
  • fever R50.2 — Drug induced fever
  • insufficiency E27.3 — Drug-induced adrenocortical insufficiency
  • correct substance properly administered
  • overdose or wrong substance given or taken
  • responder H40.04 — Steroid responder

Common questions about steroid ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for responder steroid?

H40.04 — Steroid responder (header code; choose a more specific subcode).