Ann presents today with the complaint of headaches and visual disturbances. Dr. Thompson notes intense skin pigmentation. Ann is diagnosed with Nelson's syndrome. The coder should assign code:

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Nelson's syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs in some patients who have had both adrenal glands removed as a treatment for Cushing's disease. The disorder is characterized by the following clinical features: visual disturbances, severe headaches, and may be accompanied by fatigue, weight loss, and skin hyperpigmentation. The correct ICD-10-CM code for Nelson's syndrome is E24.1.

Ann Presents Today with the Complaint of Headaches and Visual