E34.3
Non-Billable

Short stature due to endocrine disorder

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Short stature due to endocrine disorder?

ICD-10-CM E34.3 is the diagnosis code for Short stature due to endocrine disorder. This code falls under the section "Disorders of other endocrine glands" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for E34.3

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as E34.3. They are mutually exclusive:

  • achondroplastic short stature (Q77.4)
  • hypochondroplastic short stature (Q77.4)
  • nutritional short stature (E45)
  • pituitary short stature (E23.0)
  • progeria (E34.8)
  • renal short stature (N25.0)
  • Russell-Silver syndrome (Q87.19)
  • short-limbed stature with immunodeficiency (D82.2)
  • short stature (child) (R62.52)
  • short stature in specific dysmorphic syndromes - code to syndrome - see Alphabetical Index
  • short stature NOS (R62.52)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where E34.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 4 entries
E34.30Short stature due to endocrine disorder, unspecifiedBillableE34.31Constitutional short statureBillableE34.32Genetic causes of short statureNon-BillableE34.321Primary insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) deficiencyBillableE34.322Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) resistanceBillableE34.328Other genetic causes of short statureBillableE34.329Unspecified genetic causes of short statureBillableE34.39Other short stature due to endocrine disorderBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E34.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, E34.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does E34.3 mean?

E34.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Short stature due to endocrine disorder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of E34.3?

The parent code of E34.3 is E34 ("Other endocrine disorders"). E34.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is E34.3 in?

E34.3 is located in Section E20-E35 — "Disorders of other endocrine glands" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of E34.3?

E34.3 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: E34.30, E34.31, E34.32, E34.39.

When should I use E34.3?

Use E34.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Short stature due to endocrine disorder" 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 Short stature due to endocrine disorder?

The ICD-10-CM code for Short stature due to endocrine disorder is E34.3.

Can E34.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, E34.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is E34.3 in?

E34.3 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from E34.3?

Type 1 Excludes for E34.3 include: achondroplastic short stature (Q77.4); hypochondroplastic short stature (Q77.4); nutritional short stature (E45) and more.

Is E34.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, E34.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousE34.2Ectopic hormone secretion, not elsewhere classifiedNext →E34.30Short stature due to endocrine disorder, unspecified
Code Details
E34.3
Short stature due to endocrine disorder
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E20-E35 — Disorders of other endocrine glands
2026 ICD-10-CM