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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

R94.6
E03.9
E06.3

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

Also Known as:
Elevated TSH
High TSH Levels
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Use ICD-10 code R94.6 for abnormal results of thyroid function studies, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abnormal results of thyroid function studies

Billable Code
R94.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • TSH >4.5 mIU/mL with normal T4 and no symptoms
coding:
  • • No confirmed diagnosis of hypothyroidism

Applicable To

  • • Elevated TSH without confirmed diagnosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no definitive diagnosis of hypothyroidism before using R94.6.

Hypothyroidism, unspecified

Billable Code
E03.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • TSH >4.5 mIU/mL with low T4
  • • Presence of symptoms like fatigue, weight gain

Applicable To

  • • Confirmed hypothyroidism with elevated TSH and low T4

Important Notes

  • • Ensure low T4 and symptoms are documented.

Autoimmune thyroiditis

Billable Code
E06.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Elevated TSH with positive TPO antibodies

Applicable To

  • • Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Important Notes

  • • Confirm autoimmune etiology with lab tests.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated TSH?

The ICD-10 code for elevated TSH without a confirmed diagnosis is R94.6. Use E03.9 if hypothyroidism is confirmed with low T4.

When should R94.6 be used?

R94.6 should be used for elevated TSH when there is no confirmed diagnosis of hypothyroidism, and T4 levels are normal.

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