ICD-10 Code E34.3 – Short stature due to endocrine disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E34.3 – Short stature due to endocrine disorder
What it is
E34.3 identifies short stature caused by an endocrine disorder, meaning growth is reduced because of a hormone-related condition rather than normal family variation. Use it when the record links the height problem to an endocrine cause.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the chart may describe poor linear growth or height below expected for age, with evidence of an endocrine disorder affecting growth.
When to use this code
Use E34.3 when the provider documents short stature as due to a hormonal or endocrine condition, such as impaired growth from endocrine dysfunction. It is appropriate when the diagnosis is established or clearly supported in the record. Check documentation if the cause is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for constitutional or familial short stature without an endocrine cause. If the record does not connect the height issue to an endocrine disorder, choose the more accurate documented diagnosis.
Coding tip
Look for explicit provider linkage between short stature and the endocrine disorder before assigning E34.3.