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ICD-10 Code E34.4: Constitutional tall stature
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents constitutional tall stature in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
block
E20-E35Disorders of other endocrine glands
category
E34Other endocrine disorders
currentE34
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Constitutional gigantism
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
EndocrinologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
E34.0Carcinoid syndromecategoryE34.1Other hypersecretion of intestinal hormonescodeE34.2Ectopic hormone secretion, not elsewhere classifiedcodeE34.3Short stature due to endocrine disordercategoryE34.5Androgen insensitivity syndromecategoryE34.8Other specified endocrine disorderscodeE34.9Endocrine disorder, unspecifiedcode
Sibling codes
E34.0Carcinoid syndromeE34.1Other hypersecretion of intestinal hormonesbillableE34.2Ectopic hormone secretion, not elsewhere classifiedbillableE34.3Short stature due to endocrine disorderE34.5Androgen insensitivity syndromeE34.8Other specified endocrine disordersbillableE34.9Endocrine disorder, unspecifiedbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 70460high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70450high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70470high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 36222high
SELECTIVE CATHETER PLACEMENT, COMMON CAROTID OR INNOMINATE ARTERY, UNILATERAL, ANY APPROACH, WITH ANGIOGRAPHY OF THE IPSILATERAL EXTRACRANIAL CAROTID CIRCULATION AND ALL ASSOCIATED RADIOLOGICAL SUPERVISION AND INTERPRETATION, INCLUDES ANGIOGRAPHY OF THE CERVICOCEREBRAL ARCH, WHEN PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 36223high
SELECTIVE CATHETER PLACEMENT, COMMON CAROTID OR INNOMINATE ARTERY, UNILATERAL, ANY APPROACH, WITH ANGIOGRAPHY OF THE IPSILATERAL INTRACRANIAL CAROTID CIRCULATION AND ALL ASSOCIATED RADIOLOGICAL SUPERVISION AND INTERPRETATION, INCLUDES ANGIOGRAPHY OF THE EXTRACRANIAL CAROTID AND CERVICOCEREBRAL ARCH, WHEN PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 36228high
SELECTIVE CATHETER PLACEMENT, EACH INTRACRANIAL BRANCH OF THE INTERNAL CAROTID OR VERTEBRAL ARTERIES, UNILATERAL, WITH ANGIOGRAPHY OF THE SELECTED VESSEL CIRCULATION AND ALL ASSOCIATED RADIOLOGICAL SUPERVISION AND INTERPRETATION (EG, MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY, POSTERIOR INFERIOR CEREBELLAR ARTERY) (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
E34.4
Common synonyms
Constitutional tall stature
Frequently asked questions
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