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

ICD-10 Coding for High Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

E03.9
E06.3
E89.0

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

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

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hypothyroidism, unspecified

Billable Code
E03.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • TSH >4.5 µIU/mL with normal free T4
documentation:
  • • Absence of specific etiology in documentation

Applicable To

  • • Subclinical hypothyroidism
  • • Acquired hypothyroidism

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies hypothyroidism and not just 'high TSH'.

Autoimmune thyroiditis

Billable Code
E06.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive TPO antibodies
  • • Lymphocytic infiltration on biopsy

Applicable To

  • • Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Important Notes

  • • Document autoimmune etiology clearly to justify this code.

Postprocedural hypothyroidism

Billable Code
E89.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of thyroidectomy or RAI
  • • Elevated TSH post-procedure

Applicable To

  • • Post-thyroidectomy hypothyroidism

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to surgical history is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R94.6

Abnormal thyroid function studies

Use when TSH is abnormal but hypothyroidism is not confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for high TSH?

The ICD-10 code for high TSH, when unspecified, is E03.9. If due to autoimmune thyroiditis, use E06.3, and for post-surgical causes, use E89.0.

How is high TSH documented?

Document high TSH with specific lab values, clinical context, and any known etiology such as autoimmune or post-surgical causes.

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