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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Long-term Use of Methimazole

ICD-10 Coding for Long-term Use of Methimazole

E05.00
Z79.850

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for long-term use of methimazole includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Chronic Methimazole Therapy
Extended Methimazole Use
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Long-term Use of Methimazole

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Long-term Use of Methimazole

Use ICD-10 code E05.00 for thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

Billable Code
E05.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Elevated free T4
  • • Suppressed TSH
  • • Positive TRAb

Applicable To

  • • Graves' disease without crisis

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence E05.00 before Z79.850.

Long-term (current) use of antithyroid drugs

Non-Billable
Z79.850
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Methimazole use >18 months
  • • Normal TSH levels

Applicable To

  • • Chronic methimazole therapy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to primary condition code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.850

Long-term (current) use of antithyroid drugs

Use for patients on methimazole for more than 18 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for long-term use of methimazole?

The ICD-10 code for long-term use of methimazole is Z79.850, used when therapy exceeds 18 months.

When should Z79.850 be used?

Use Z79.850 for patients on methimazole for more than 18 months, alongside the primary condition code.

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