AutoICD API

E20.8

Non-billable

Other hypoparathyroidism

Other 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

Parent Code

E20

Child Codes

2

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 (2)

E20.81

Hypoparathyroidism due to impaired PTH secretion

E20.89

Other specified hypoparathyroidism

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code E20.8?

ICD-10-CM code E20.8 represents "Other hypoparathyroidism". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is E20.8 a billable code?

No, E20.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under E20.8.

What chapter is E20.8 in?

E20.8 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).

What codes cannot be used with E20.8?

E20.8 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 E20.8?

E20.8 has 2 child codes, including: E20.81 (Hypoparathyroidism due to impaired PTH secretion), E20.89 (Other specified hypoparathyroidism).

What are the UMLS CUIs for E20.8?

E20.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348454. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI

Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.

Try FreeView API Docs

Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.