Question 1

Is E23 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E23 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code E23 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E23 represents Hypofunction and other disorders of the pituitary gland. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E23?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E23 is section:E20-E35 (Disorders of other endocrine glands (E20-E35)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from E23?

Accepted Answer

Code E23 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: postprocedural hypopituitarism (E89.3); short stature due to endocrine disorder (E34.3-). These conditions cannot be coded together with E23 as they represent different diagnoses.

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