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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Thyroid Nodule

ICD-10 Coding for Right Thyroid Nodule

E04.1
E05.10
C73

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

Also Known as:
Right Thyroid Lump
Right Thyroid Swelling
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Thyroid Nodule

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Thyroid Nodule

Use ICD-10 code E04.1 for nontoxic single thyroid nodule, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

Billable Code
E04.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of a single nontoxic nodule with normal thyroid function tests.

Applicable To

  • • Nontoxic right thyroid nodule

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality as 'right'.

Thyrotoxicosis with toxic single thyroid nodule without crisis

Billable Code
E05.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Suppressed TSH
  • • Elevated T4/T3 levels
  • • Radioactive iodine uptake scan showing increased uptake

Applicable To

  • • Toxic right thyroid nodule without crisis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes thyroid function test results.

Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

Billable Code
C73
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirming malignancy
  • • Positive genetic markers (e.g., BRAF mutation)

Applicable To

  • • Malignant right thyroid nodule

Important Notes

  • • Ensure biopsy results confirm malignancy before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R94.6

Abnormal thyroid function studies

Use to indicate abnormal thyroid function test results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a right thyroid nodule?

The ICD-10 code for a nontoxic right thyroid nodule is E04.1. If the nodule is toxic, use E05.10.

How do you document a right thyroid nodule?

Document the nodule's size, location, composition, and thyroid function tests. Specify laterality as 'right'.

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