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E34.32

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Genetic causes of short stature

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

E34.3
  • • achondroplastic short stature (Q77.4)
  • • hypochondroplastic short stature (Q77.4)
  • • nutritional short stature (E45)
  • • pituitary short stature (E23.0)
  • • progeria (E34.8)
  • • renal short stature (N25.0)
  • • Russell-Silver syndrome (Q87.19)
  • • short-limbed stature with immunodeficiency (D82.2)
  • • short stature (child) (R62.52)
  • • short stature in specific dysmorphic syndromes - code to syndrome - see Alphabetical Index
  • • short stature NOS (R62.52)
E34
  • • pseudohypoparathyroidism (E20.1)

Child Codes (4)

E34.321Primary insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) deficiencyE34.322Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) resistanceE34.328Other genetic causes of short statureE34.329Unspecified genetic causes of short stature

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code E34.32 represents genetic causes of short stature. This code falls under the Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 4 more specific child codes under E34.32. Coders should note that E34.32 has 12 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code E34.32?

ICD-10-CM code E34.32 is "Genetic causes of short stature". It belongs to the category: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).

Is E34.32 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, E34.32 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with E34.32?

E34.32 has 12 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in E34.3

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

E34.30Short stature due to endocrine disorder, unspecifiedE34.31Constitutional short statureE34.39Other short stature due to endocrine disorder

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Code Information

CodeE34.32
BillableNo — Header code
ParentE34.3
CategoryEndocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Excludes112 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes4

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)