E23
Non-billableHypofunction and other disorders of the pituitary gland
Hypofunction and other disorders of the pituitary gland
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- the listed conditions whether the disorder is in the pituitary or the hypothalamus
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for hypofunction and other disorders of the pituitary gland?
The ICD-10-CM code for hypofunction and other disorders of the pituitary gland is E23. The full clinical description is "Hypofunction and other disorders of the pituitary gland". E23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code E23 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E23 represents “Hypofunction and other disorders of the pituitary 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 E23 a billable code?
No, E23 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 E23.
What chapter is E23 in?
E23 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E23?
E23 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 2 more.
What are the subcategories under E23?
E23 has 6 child codes, including: E23.0 (Hypopituitarism), E23.1 (Drug-induced hypopituitarism), E23.2 (Diabetes insipidus), E23.3 (Hypothalamic dysfunction, not elsewhere classified), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E23?
E23 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0494308, C4290097. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does E23 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like hypofunction and other disorders of the pituitary 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 E23?
E23 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5A61.Y (Other specified hypofunction or disorders of pituitary gland).
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