Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E34.329

Unspecified genetic causes of short stature

ICD-10-CM Code:: E34.329
ICD-10 Code for:: Unspecified genetic causes of short stature
Is Billable?: Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: ^[1]: Chronic
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Code Information
Clinical Classification
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
Index to Diseases and Injuries References
Diagnostic Related Groups Mapping
Replacement Code
Patient Education
Other Codes Used Similar Conditions
Code History

Code Classification

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
(E00–E89)
- Disorders of other endocrine glands
  (E20-E35)
  - Other endocrine disorders
    (E34)

E34.329 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of unspecified genetic causes of short stature. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like E34.329 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Clinical Classification

Clinical Category is Other specified and unspecified endocrine disorders
CCSR Category Code: END015
Inpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Outpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

- Short, shortening, shortness
- - stature (child) (hereditary) (idiopathic) NEC - R62.52
  - - due to
    - - genetic causes - E34.329

E34.329 is grouped with Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping

Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a classification system used to group together diagnosis codes for the purpose of reimbursement and healthcare management. DRGs are used to standardize the way hospitals and other providers are paid for inpatient services. In this system patients are grouped together based on their principal diagnosis in areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). Once a patient is assigned a particular diagnostic category, providers receive a predetermined payment rate for the services rendered. This reimbursement rate is often fixed and is meant to cover the cost of care for that patient. Reimbursement is also affected by the relative weight of a diagnostic related group based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.

Diagnostic related groups encourage healthcare providers to focus on quality and efficiency in patient care while managing costs effectively. The diagnosis code is present in the following groups for version MS-DRG V41.0 applicable from 10/01/2023 through 09/30/2024.

MS-DRG	MS-DRG Title	MCD	Relative Weight
643	ENDOCRINE DISORDERS WITH MCC	10	1.6451
644	ENDOCRINE DISORDERS WITH CC	10	1.0617
645	ENDOCRINE DISORDERS WITHOUT CC/MCC	10	0.7609

The relative weight of a diagnostic related group determines the reimbursement rate based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.

Replacement Code

E34329 replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-CM code(s):

E34.3 - Short stature due to endocrine disorder

Code History

FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
FY 2023 - Code Added, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.