E23.0
Billable

Hypopituitarism

Billable / Specific Code

What is Hypopituitarism?

ICD-10-CM E23.0 is the diagnosis code for Hypopituitarism. This code falls under the section "Disorders of other endocrine glands" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for E23.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Fertile eunuch syndrome
  • Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
  • Idiopathic growth hormone deficiency
  • Isolated deficiency of gonadotropin
  • Isolated deficiency of growth hormone
  • Isolated deficiency of pituitary hormone
  • Kallmann's syndrome
  • Lorain-Levi short stature
  • Necrosis of pituitary gland (postpartum)
  • Panhypopituitarism
  • Pituitary cachexia
  • Pituitary insufficiency NOS
  • Pituitary short stature
  • Sheehan's syndrome
  • Simmonds' disease

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where E23.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E23.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, E23.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does E23.0 mean?

E23.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Hypopituitarism". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of E23.0?

The parent code of E23.0 is E23 ("Hypofunction and other disorders of the pituitary gland"). E23.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is E23.0 in?

E23.0 is located in Section E20-E35 — "Disorders of other endocrine glands" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use E23.0?

Use E23.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Hypopituitarism" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Hypopituitarism?

The ICD-10-CM code for Hypopituitarism is E23.0.

Can E23.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, E23.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is E23.0 in?

E23.0 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is E23.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, E23.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
E23.0
Hypopituitarism
Billable / Specific Code
4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E20-E35 — Disorders of other endocrine glands
2026 ICD-10-CM