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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypothyroid Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Hypothyroid Disease

E03.9
E89.0
E06.3

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

Also Known as:
Underactive Thyroid
Hypothyroidism
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypothyroid Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypothyroid Disease

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

  • • TSH >4.5 mIU/L with normal T4
  • • No identified cause

Applicable To

  • • Acquired hypothyroidism NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies why a more specific code is not applicable.

Postprocedural hypothyroidism

Billable Code
E89.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment
  • • Elevated TSH levels post-procedure

Applicable To

  • • Hypothyroidism following thyroidectomy

Important Notes

  • • Document the procedure and timeline clearly.

Autoimmune thyroiditis

Billable Code
E06.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive TPO antibodies
  • • Goiter presence

Applicable To

  • • Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lab results are documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypothyroid disease?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified hypothyroid disease is E03.9. For postprocedural hypothyroidism, use E89.0.

How do you code post-thyroidectomy hypothyroidism?

Post-thyroidectomy hypothyroidism is coded as E89.0, indicating postprocedural hypothyroidism.

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