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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for short

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From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Short, shortening, shortness”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding short

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for short; the code depends on the details below.

More specific short codes (official index)

  • arm (acquired)
  • congenital Q71.81 — Congenital shortening of upper limb
  • forearm
  • bowel syndrome
  • breath R06.02 — Shortness of breath
  • cervical (complicating pregnancy) O26.87 — Cervical shortening
  • non-gravid uterus N88.3 — Incompetence of cervix uteri
  • common bile duct, congenital Q44.5 — Other congenital malformations of bile ducts
  • cord (umbilical), complicating delivery O69.3 — Labor and delivery complicated by short cord
  • cystic duct, congenital Q44.5 — Other congenital malformations of bile ducts
  • esophagus (congenital) Q39.8 — Other congenital malformations of esophagus
  • femur (acquired)
  • congenital
  • frenum, frenulum, linguae (congenital) Q38.1 — Ankyloglossia
  • hip (acquired)
  • congenital Q65.89 — Other specified congenital deformities of hip
  • leg (acquired)
  • congenital Q72.81 — Congenital shortening of lower limb
  • lower leg
  • limbed stature, with immunodeficiency D82.2 — Immunodeficiency with short-limbed stature
  • lower limb (acquired)
  • congenital Q72.81 — Congenital shortening of lower limb
  • organ or site, congenital NEC
  • palate, congenital Q38.5 — Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified
  • radius (acquired)
  • congenital
  • rib syndrome Q77.2 — Short rib syndrome
  • stature (child) (hereditary) (idiopathic) NEC R62.52 — Short stature (child)
  • constitutional E34.31 — Constitutional short stature
  • due to
  • endocrine disorder E34.30 — Short stature due to endocrine disorder, unspecified
  • specified type NEC, due to endocrine disorder E34.39 — Other short stature due to endocrine disorder
  • genetic causes E34.329 — Unspecified genetic causes of short stature
  • ACAN gene variant E34.328 — Other genetic causes of short stature
  • acid-labile subunit gene (IGFALS) defect E34.321 — Primary insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) deficiency
  • aggrecan deficiency E34.328 — Other genetic causes of short stature
  • genetic syndrome with resistance to insulin-like growth factor-1 E34.322 — Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) resistance
  • growth hormone gene 1 (GH1) defect with growth hormone neutralizing antibodies E34.321 — Primary insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) deficiency
  • growth hormone insensitivity syndrome (GHIS) E34.321 — Primary insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) deficiency
  • insulin-like growth factor 1 gene (IGF1) defect E34.321 — Primary insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) deficiency
  • insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) defect E34.322 — Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) resistance
  • insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) resistance E34.322 — Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) resistance
  • NPR-2 gene variant E34.328 — Other genetic causes of short stature
  • post-insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor signaling defect E34.322 — Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) resistance
  • primary insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) deficiency E34.321 — Primary insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) deficiency
  • severe primary insulin-like growth factor-1 deficiency (SPIGFD) E34.321 — Primary insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) deficiency
  • signal transducer and activator of transcription 5B gene (STAT5b) defect E34.321 — Primary insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) deficiency
  • specified genetic cause NEC E34.328 — Other genetic causes of short stature
  • Laron-type E34.321 — Primary insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) deficiency
  • tendon
  • with contracture of joint
  • Achilles (acquired) M67.0 — Short Achilles tendon (acquired)
  • congenital Q66.89 — Other specified congenital deformities of feet
  • congenital Q79.8 — Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system
  • thigh (acquired)
  • congenital
  • tibialis anterior (tendon)
  • umbilical cord
  • complicating delivery O69.3 — Labor and delivery complicated by short cord
  • upper limb, congenital
  • urethra N36.8 — Other specified disorders of urethra
  • uvula, congenital Q38.5 — Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified
  • vagina (congenital) Q52.4 — Other congenital malformations of vagina

Common questions about short ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for breath short?

R06.02 — Shortness of breath.

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical short?

O26.87 — Cervical shortening (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for esophagus short?

Q39.8 — Other congenital malformations of esophagus.

What is the ICD-10 code for rib syndrome short?

Q77.2 — Short rib syndrome.

What is the ICD-10 code for stature nec short?

R62.52 — Short stature (child).

What is the ICD-10 code for urethra short?

N36.8 — Other specified disorders of urethra.

What is the ICD-10 code for vagina short?

Q52.4 — Other congenital malformations of vagina.