Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E34.329 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified genetic causes of short stature. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where E34.329 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, E34.329 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
E34.329 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified genetic causes of short stature". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of E34.329 is E34.32 ("Genetic causes of short stature"). E34.329 provides a more specific classification within this category.
E34.329 is located in Section E20-E35 — "Disorders of other endocrine glands" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use E34.329 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified genetic causes of short stature" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified genetic causes of short stature is E34.329.
Yes, E34.329 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
E34.329 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E34.329 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.