ICD-10 Code E34.30 – Short stature due to endocrine disorder, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E34.30 – Short stature due to endocrine disorder, unspecified
What it is
This code identifies short stature caused by an endocrine disorder when the specific hormone-related cause is not documented. Use it for reduced height linked to endocrine dysfunction, not for normal familial short stature.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include height below expected growth patterns with evidence or suspicion of an endocrine cause, such as delayed growth or other hormone-related abnormalities.
When to use this code
Use E34.30 when the record states short stature is due to an endocrine disorder but does not name a more specific diagnosis. It also fits when the provider documents endocrine-related growth failure without further detail. Check documentation if the cause is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for short stature from genetic, familial, nutritional, or chronic disease causes unless an endocrine disorder is documented. Avoid it when the chart supports a more specific endocrine diagnosis.
Coding tip
Query the provider for the exact endocrine disorder when the cause is not clearly stated.