E20

Non-billable

Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

E20-E35

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)
  • galactorrhea (N64.3)
  • gynecomastia (N62)
  • Di George's syndrome (D82.1)
  • postprocedural hypoparathyroidism (E89.2)
  • tetany NOS (R29.0)
  • transitory neonatal hypoparathyroidism (P71.4)

Child Codes (4)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code E20?

ICD-10-CM code E20 represents "Hypoparathyroidism". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is E20 a billable code?

No, E20 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under E20.

What chapter is E20 in?

E20 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).

What codes cannot be used with E20?

E20 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74); galactorrhea (N64.3); gynecomastia (N62); and 4 more.

What are the subcategories under E20?

E20 has 4 child codes, including: E20.0 (Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism), E20.1 (Pseudohypoparathyroidism), E20.8 (Other hypoparathyroidism), E20.9 (Hypoparathyroidism, unspecified).

What are the UMLS CUIs for E20?

E20 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0020626. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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