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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Thyroid Nodules

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Thyroid Nodules

E04.2
E05.20

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

Also Known as:
Multinodular Goiter
Thyroid Nodules
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Thyroid Nodules

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Thyroid Nodules

Use ICD-10 code E04.2 for nontoxic multinodular goiter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nontoxic multinodular goiter

Billable Code
E04.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of multiple nodules in both thyroid lobes with normal TSH levels.

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral thyroid nodules with normal thyroid function

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'multinodular' and confirms normal thyroid function.

Toxic multinodular goiter without crisis

Billable Code
E05.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Suppressed TSH levels
  • • Elevated free T4 levels
  • • Ultrasound showing multiple nodules

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral thyroid nodules with hyperthyroidism

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes evidence of hyperthyroidism.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R19.0

Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump

Use if there is neck swelling associated with the goiter.

I49.9

Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified

Use if there are symptoms like palpitations due to hyperthyroidism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral thyroid nodules?

The ICD-10 code for bilateral thyroid nodules with normal thyroid function is E04.2, while E05.20 is used if the nodules are associated with hyperthyroidism.

How do you code toxic multinodular goiter?

Toxic multinodular goiter is coded as E05.20 if there is hyperthyroidism without crisis, and E05.21 if a crisis is present.

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