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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Thyroidectomy

ICD-10 Coding for History of Thyroidectomy

Z90.09
Z85.850
E89.0

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

Also Known as:
Post-Thyroidectomy Status
Thyroid Removal History
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Thyroidectomy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Thyroidectomy

Use ICD-10 code Z90.09 for acquired absence of other parts of head and neck, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acquired absence of other parts of head and neck

Billable Code
Z90.09
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Absence of thyroid confirmed by imaging or surgical history

Applicable To

  • • Absence of thyroid

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acquired absence due to surgery.

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of thyroid

Billable Code
Z85.850
Billable

Applicable To

  • • History of thyroid cancer
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E89.0

Postprocedural hypothyroidism

Use when hypothyroidism is a result of thyroidectomy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of thyroidectomy?

The ICD-10 code for history of thyroidectomy is Z90.09, indicating acquired absence of the thyroid gland.

When to use Z85.850 for thyroidectomy history?

Use Z85.850 when documenting a history of thyroid cancer post-thyroidectomy. It indicates a personal history of malignant neoplasm of the thyroid.

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Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the history of malignancy.

Postprocedural hypothyroidism

Billable Code
E89.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Hypothyroidism due to thyroidectomy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to surgery is documented.