Testosterone is an important hormone that is categorized under several ICD-10 codes depending on the specific condition. The main ICD-10 codes that cover testosterone are:
- E29.1 - Testicular hypofunction
- E29.9 - Testicular dysfunction, unspecified
- E34.5 - Androgen resistance syndrome
- N52.9 - Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified
Some key things to know about these ICD-10 codes for testosterone:
- E29.1 - Testicular hypofunction
- Covers any condition with deficient testosterone production by the testicles
- Includes diagnoses like primary and secondary hypogonadism
- Important to determine the underlying cause
- E29.9 - Testicular dysfunction, unspecified
- General code for issues with testicular function
- Used when the specific condition is unknown or not well-defined
- E34.5 - Androgen resistance syndrome
- When tissues are partially or completely unresponsive to androgens like testosterone
- Leads to undervirilization of external genitalia and other effects
- N52.9 - Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified
- Low testosterone is a potential cause of erectile dysfunction in men
- Important to evaluate testosterone levels in workup
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Some other key points about ICD-10 codes and testosterone:
- ICD-10 codes are used for medical billing and coding diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or disease
- There are many additional ICD-10 codes that could potentially involve testosterone deficiency as a secondary issue
- Proper diagnosis and coding is important for accurate medical records, billing procedures, and insurance coverage determinations
- Evaluation of testosterone levels should be included in the workup of conditions like erectile dysfunction, infertility, osteoporosis, decreased libido, fatigue, mood disorders, and unexplained weight gain
Let's look at some specific examples of how these testosterone-related ICD-10 codes could be applied:
- A 32-year-old man presents with erectile dysfunction (ICD-10 code: N52.9). His work up reveals low testosterone levels (E29.1) due to damaged Leydig cells in his testes. This confirms a diagnosis of primary hypogonadism.
- A 68-year-old woman has a 3-year history of unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and depression. Lab testing shows she has low testosterone levels (E29.9) for her age and gender. Further evaluation determines the cause is age-related ovarian hypofunction.
- A 16-year-old boy is being worked up for delayed puberty. He has some pubic hair but very small genitalia. Testing reveals high levels of testosterone but his body is unable to properly respond to the hormone. He is diagnosed with partial androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5).
In summary,
testosterone deficiency and conditions can fall under ICD-10 codes E29.1, E29.9, E34.5, or N52.9 depending on the specifics of each case. Accurate diagnosis and coding is important for medical records, billing, insurance claims, and guiding treatment. If you have symptoms or health issues potentially related to low testosterone, see your healthcare provider or set up a consultation with us at
Hormone Wellness Center to explore your treatment options. Proper hormone balance is essential for overall good health.