ICD-10 Code E34.39 – Other short stature due to endocrine disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E34.39 – Other short stature due to endocrine disorder
What it is
This code identifies short stature caused by an endocrine disorder when the specific endocrine condition is not otherwise classified. Use it for growth impairment linked to hormonal dysfunction rather than primary skeletal or constitutional causes.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical records describe reduced linear growth, height below expected family or age norms, and an endocrine disorder believed to affect growth.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents short stature due to an endocrine disorder and does not name a more specific category. It may also fit when the endocrine cause is known but the chart uses a nonspecific “other” description. Check documentation for the exact disorder and whether a more specific code applies.
Do not use for
Do not use it for short stature from nonendocrine causes, such as genetic syndromes, malnutrition, or skeletal dysplasia. Also avoid it when the record supports a more specific endocrine diagnosis.
Coding tip
Code the underlying endocrine disorder first if documented, and confirm the provider explicitly links it to the short stature.