Growth Hormone Deficiency

Diagnostic Code: 7909

Max Rating

20%

Insufficient growth hormone production.

Rating Criteria Overview

Requiring replacement therapy = 20%.

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Pro Tip: Can occur from pituitary damage or tumors.

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Can this be treated?

Yes with hormone replacement but requires lifelong treatment.