Find comprehensive information on precocious puberty, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10, SNOMED CT), diagnostic criteria, and treatment options. Learn about the signs and symptoms of early puberty in girls and boys, central precocious puberty, peripheral precocious puberty, GnRH agonists, and bone age advancement. This resource provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals, parents, and researchers seeking information on the diagnosis and management of precocious puberty.
Also known as
Precocious puberty
Early development of sexual characteristics.
Disorders of other endocrine glands
Includes various endocrine disorders like precocious puberty.
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
Encompasses a broad range of metabolic and endocrine conditions.
Unspecified lump in breast
May be a presenting sign in precocious puberty cases, requiring further evaluation.
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Is the precocious puberty central (GnRH-dependent)?
Yes
Is there a known underlying cause?
No
Is it due to excess estrogen?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Early puberty signs in girls <8, boys <9 |
Delayed Puberty |
Premature Thelarche |
Miscoding central vs. peripheral or incomplete precocious puberty can impact reimbursement and quality metrics.
Insufficient documentation of Tanner stages, hormone levels, and bone age studies can lead to audit denials.
Failure to code underlying conditions like adrenal tumors or McCune-Albright syndrome can affect severity and treatment.
Patient presents with signs and symptoms consistent with precocious puberty. Onset of secondary sexual characteristics was noted at age [Patient Age], which is below the normal age range for puberty. Specific findings include [List specific findings, e.g., breast development Tanner stage [Stage], pubic hair development Tanner stage [Stage], axillary hair development, menarche, testicular enlargement, advanced bone age]. The patient's medical history is significant for [Relevant medical history, e.g., family history of precocious puberty, central nervous system disorders, adrenal disorders, exposure to exogenous hormones]. Medications include [List current medications]. Physical examination reveals [Relevant physical exam findings, e.g., height and weight percentiles, body mass index, specific findings related to pubertal development]. Differential diagnosis includes central precocious puberty, peripheral precocious puberty, premature thelarche, premature adrenarche, and variations of normal development. Initial laboratory evaluation will include [List planned labs, e.g., LH, FSH, estradiol, testosterone, bone age radiograph, GnRH stimulation test]. Further investigation may involve [List potential further investigations, e.g., pelvic ultrasound, adrenal ultrasound, brain MRI]. The plan is to determine the underlying cause of the precocious puberty and initiate appropriate management, which may include GnRH agonist therapy if indicated. Patient and family were counseled regarding the diagnosis, potential treatment options, and the importance of follow-up care. ICD-10 code V90.1 (Precocious puberty) is assigned. Return appointment scheduled in [Timeframe] to review laboratory results and discuss further management.