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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Primary Hyperparathyroidism

ICD-10 Coding for Primary Hyperparathyroidism

E21.0

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

Also Known as:
PHPT
Parathyroid Adenoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Use ICD-10 code E21.0 for primary hyperparathyroidism, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Primary hyperparathyroidism

Billable Code
E21.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Elevated serum calcium and PTH levels with exclusion of secondary causes
documentation:
  • • Detailed lab results and clinical findings

Applicable To

  • • Parathyroid adenoma
  • • Primary hyperplasia of parathyroid gland

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes lab results and exclusion of secondary causes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M80.8

Osteoporosis with current pathological fracture

Use with E21.0 when osteoporosis is present as a complication.

N20.0

Calculus of kidney

Use with E21.0 when nephrolithiasis is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for primary hyperparathyroidism?

The ICD-10 code for primary hyperparathyroidism is E21.0, used when lab tests confirm elevated serum calcium and PTH levels with exclusion of secondary causes.

How is primary hyperparathyroidism documented?

Document primary hyperparathyroidism with specific lab results: serum calcium >10.5 mg/dL, elevated PTH, and exclusion of secondary causes like renal failure.

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