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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acquired Hypothyroidism

ICD-10 Coding for Acquired Hypothyroidism

E03.9
E03.2
E03.4

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acquired hypothyroidism includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Hypothyroidism
Underactive Thyroid
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acquired Hypothyroidism

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acquired Hypothyroidism

Use ICD-10 code E03.9 for unspecified hypothyroidism, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified hypothyroidism

Billable Code
E03.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • TSH >10 uIU/mL with low FT4

Applicable To

  • • Hypothyroidism NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies if hypothyroidism is acquired.

Hypothyroidism due to medications and other exogenous substances

Billable Code
E03.2
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Drug-induced hypothyroidism

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific medication responsible.

Autoimmune hypothyroidism

Billable Code
E03.4
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure autoimmune etiology is documented.

Postprocedural hypothyroidism

Billable Code
E89.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Hypothyroidism after thyroidectomy

Important Notes

  • • Document the procedure leading to hypothyroidism.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R53.83

Fatigue

Use to document fatigue as a symptom of hypothyroidism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acquired hypothyroidism?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified acquired hypothyroidism is E03.9. Specific causes like drug-induced or autoimmune hypothyroidism have different codes such as E03.2 and E03.4 respectively.

How do you code hypothyroidism after thyroid surgery?

Postprocedural hypothyroidism, such as after thyroid surgery, is coded as E89.0 in ICD-10.

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