ICD-10 E29.1
Billable / SpecificTesticular hypofunction
About ICD-10-CM E29.1
ICD-10-CM code E29.1 represents Testicular hypofunction. This is a billable/specific code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E29). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E29.1 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under E29.1. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Defective biosynthesis of testicular androgen NOS
- 5-delta-Reductase deficiency (with male pseudohermaphroditism)
- Testicular hypogonadism NOS
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with E29.1. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- postprocedural testicular hypofunction (E89.5)
Use Additional Code
When coding E29.1, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Medicare LCD Coverage for E29.1
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E29.1 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing E29.1.
2 Medicare
5 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E29.1
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- J3145 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
- 84403 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
- 84410 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
- J1072 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
- 11980 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
- J1071 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
- J3121 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
Convert E29.1 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| E29.1 | 2572 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To E29.1
Other codes in section E20-E35 (Disorders of other endocrine glands).
ICD-10 E29.1, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code E29.1 billable? +
Yes, E29.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to E29.1? +
ICD-10 E29.1 includes: Defective biosynthesis of testicular androgen NOS; 5-delta-Reductase deficiency (with male pseudohermaphroditism); Testicular hypogonadism NOS.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for E29.1? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with E29.1): postprocedural testicular hypofunction (E89.5)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with E29.1? +
Procedures frequently paired with E29.1 include: J3145, 84403, 84410, J1072, 11980.
What ICD-9 codes does E29.1 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, E29.1 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2572. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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