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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Secondary Hypothyroidism

ICD-10 Coding for Secondary Hypothyroidism

E03.8
E23.0

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

Also Known as:
Central Hypothyroidism
Pituitary Hypothyroidism
Hypothalamic Hypothyroidism
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Secondary Hypothyroidism

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Secondary Hypothyroidism

Use ICD-10 code E03.8 for other specified hypothyroidism, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified hypothyroidism

Billable Code
E03.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Low TSH and low free T4 levels
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies secondary hypothyroidism

Applicable To

  • • Secondary hypothyroidism

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies secondary hypothyroidism to use this code.

Hypopituitarism

Billable Code
E23.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI evidence of pituitary lesion
  • • Low TSH and low free T4 levels

Applicable To

  • • Pituitary insufficiency

Important Notes

  • • Document the pituitary cause clearly to justify this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E23.0

Hypopituitarism

Use when secondary hypothyroidism is due to pituitary failure.

E03.8

Other specified hypothyroidism

Use to specify hypothyroidism as a result of hypopituitarism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for secondary hypothyroidism?

The ICD-10 code for secondary hypothyroidism is E03.8, used when the condition is specified without a known cause. If due to pituitary failure, use E23.0.

How do you code secondary hypothyroidism due to a pituitary tumor?

For secondary hypothyroidism due to a pituitary tumor, use E23.0 for hypopituitarism and E03.8 for the hypothyroidism manifestation.

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