What is the ICD-10 code for precocious puberty?

The ICD-10 code for precocious puberty is E30.1. It is used for cases where puberty begins earlier than normal, confirmed by specific clinical criteria.

How is delayed puberty coded in ICD-10?

Delayed puberty is coded as E30.0 in ICD-10. It applies when puberty onset is significantly delayed, with supporting clinical documentation.

ICD-10 Coding for Puberty Concerns(E30.1, E27.0, E29.1)

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Explore ICD-10 codes for puberty concerns, including precocious and delayed puberty. Learn about documentation requirements and coding guidelines.

Also known as:

Precocious PubertyDelayed PubertyPubertal Disorders

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Puberty Concerns

E00-E89Primary Range

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

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Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
E30.1	Precocious puberty	Use for confirmed cases of central precocious puberty with documented hormonal and physical findings.	Bone age advancement ≥2 years Basal LH ≥0.3 mIU/mL GnRH stimulation test results
E30.0	Delayed puberty	Use for cases where puberty onset is significantly delayed beyond normal age ranges.	No breast development by age 13 in females No testicular enlargement by age 14 in males Bone age delay ≥2 years
Z00.3	Encounter for examination for adolescent development state	Use for routine health examinations related to puberty without any abnormal findings.	Routine pubertal assessment without abnormal findings

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Precocious puberty

E30.1Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Adrenocortical hyperfunctionE27.0

Testicular hypofunctionE29.1

Use when hypogonadism is the primary cause of delayed puberty.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Puberty Concerns.

Vague documentation of puberty stages.

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate assessment of pubertal progression., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Use specific Tanner stage terminology, Document age of onset for each stage

Using E30.1 for isolated premature thelarche without LH elevation.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Code R92.8 if non-progressive and no LH elevation.

Documenting 'delayed puberty' without bone age confirmation.

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential claim rejections., Compliance: Failure to meet documentation standards., Data Quality: Misleading clinical records.

Mitigation

Query provider for bone age delay documentation.

Age Documentation

Impact

Incorrect age documentation for puberty stages.

Mitigation

Verify age and Tanner stage at each visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with E30.1.

Primary Code

E30.1

Precocious puberty

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ICD-10 Coding for Puberty Concerns(E30.1, E27.0, E29.1)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for precocious puberty?

How is delayed puberty coded in ICD-10?

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