Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for status post thyroidectomy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Status Post Thyroidectomy
Use ICD-10 code Z90.09 for acquired absence of other part of head and neck, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Long-term (current) use of thyroid hormone
Use when the patient is on thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
The ICD-10 code for status post thyroidectomy is Z90.09, indicating the acquired absence of the thyroid gland.
Use E89.2 for postprocedural hypoparathyroidism when hypocalcemia occurs after thyroidectomy, with Z90.09 to indicate the surgical context.