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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hemithyroidectomy

ICD-10 Coding for Hemithyroidectomy

60220
E04.1
E05.10

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

Also Known as:
Thyroid Lobectomy
Partial Thyroidectomy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hemithyroidectomy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hemithyroidectomy

Use ICD-10 code 60220 for thyroid lobectomy, unilateral, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Thyroid lobectomy, unilateral

Non-Billable
60220
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No prior thyroid surgery and unilateral lobectomy performed.

Applicable To

  • • Initial removal of one thyroid lobe

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'lobectomy' and absence of prior surgery.

Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

Billable Code
E04.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ultrasound findings of a single nodule
  • • Normal TSH levels

Applicable To

  • • Non-hyperfunctioning thyroid nodule

Important Notes

  • • Ensure TSH levels are documented to confirm non-toxic status.

Thyrotoxicosis with toxic single thyroid nodule

Billable Code
E05.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Suppressed TSH and elevated T4
  • • Ultrasound or nuclear scan showing a toxic nodule

Applicable To

  • • Hyperthyroidism with a single toxic nodule

Important Notes

  • • Document lab results confirming hyperthyroidism.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E04.1

Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

Use when the nodule is non-hyperfunctioning.

E05.10

Thyrotoxicosis with toxic single thyroid nodule

Use when hyperthyroidism is confirmed by labs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hemithyroidectomy?

The ICD-10 code for hemithyroidectomy is 60220, used for unilateral thyroid lobectomy without prior surgery.

When should E05.10 be used instead of E04.1?

Use E05.10 when a toxic thyroid nodule is present with hyperthyroidism, confirmed by lab results.

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