Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for congenital hypothyroidism includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Congenital Hypothyroidism
Use ICD-10 code E03.1 for congenital hypothyroidism without goiter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Family history of endocrine/metabolic disorders
Use when there is a documented family history of thyroid disorders.
Encounter for routine child health exam with abnormal findings
Use for follow-up visits after initial screening.
The ICD-10 code for congenital hypothyroidism without goiter is E03.1, and with goiter is E03.0.
Congenital hypothyroidism is diagnosed through elevated TSH levels (>40 mIU/L) and low free T4, confirmed by thyroid imaging.