Written by Sara Johnson - February 24, 2023
Low testosterone, or hypogonadism, can occur in both men and women. Although the diagnosis code may differ depending on the situation, typically, Hypogonadism (E23.0) is used. In order to accurately diagnose a patient with low testosterone, tests such as:
If all of these tests come back abnormal, then Hypogonadism would be diagnosed. Other signs and symptoms of low testosterone include:
If these signs and symptoms are present in an individual with abnormal labs results, then the diagnosis code would be E23.0 for Hypogonadism due to Low Testosterone Levels. Treatment of low testosterone mainly involves hormone replacement therapy using medications such as injections and topical gels containing natural or synthetic hormones. Testosterone Center provides state-of-the-art treatment services for patients suffering from hormonal imbalances such as low testosterone levels or Hypogonadism including advanced lab testing to confirm diagnosis codes and comprehensive hormone optimization plans customized for individual needs which ensure safety, effectiveness and affordability of treatment services.
An accurate diagnosis code can make it much easier for health care professionals to better understand a patient's condition in order to give them the best care possible so it is important that they get an accurate code when diagnosing a patient with Low Testosterone or Hypogonadism. Furthermore, by obtaining a correct diagnosis code this will also enable insurance companies to cover treatments costs associated with this condition more quickly as well.