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E21

Non-billable

Hyperparathyroidism and other disorders of parathyroid gland

Hyperparathyroidism and other disorders of parathyroid gland

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

6

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Child Codes (6)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for hyperparathyroidism and other disorders of parathyroid gland?

The ICD-10-CM code for hyperparathyroidism and other disorders of parathyroid gland is E21. The full clinical description is "Hyperparathyroidism and other disorders of parathyroid gland". E21 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code E21 mean?

ICD-10-CM code E21 represents “Hyperparathyroidism and other disorders of parathyroid gland”. It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is E21 a billable code?

No, E21 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under E21.

What chapter is E21 in?

E21 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).

What codes cannot be used with E21?

E21 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 E21?

E21 has 6 child codes, including: E21.0 (Primary hyperparathyroidism), E21.1 (Secondary hyperparathyroidism, not elsewhere classified), E21.2 (Other hyperparathyroidism), E21.3 (Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified), and 2 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for E21?

E21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494304. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does E21 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like hyperparathyroidism and other disorders of parathyroid gland affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of E21?

E21 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5A5Z (Disorders of the parathyroids or parathyroid hormone system, unspecified).

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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.