E34.329 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified genetic causes of short stature
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FY 2026 Apr update / Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89) / Disorders of other endocrine glands (E20-E35)
E34.329
Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidanceUnspecified genetic causes of short stature
Short stature believed to be caused by genetic factors, but the specific genetic cause has not been identified or determined.
CMS-HCC V28
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CMS-HCC V24
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ACA/HHS
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ESRD/PACE
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RXHCC
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Buddy Documentation Tip
Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.
Is E34.329 an HCC code?
No. E34.329 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.
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This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
E34.329 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified genetic causes of short stature. Short stature believed to be caused by genetic factors, but the specific genetic cause has not been identified or determined. E34.329 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (e00-e89), within the section covering disorders of other endocrine glands (e20-e35).
E34.329 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.
This is a default code when genetic short stature is suspected but not yet diagnosed.
HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for E34.329 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.
Coding Tips
- •This is a default code when genetic short stature is suspected but not yet diagnosed
- •Consider whether genetic testing has been performed; if results are pending, this code may be appropriate