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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Thyroid Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Thyroid Cancer

C73

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

Also Known as:
Thyroid Carcinoma
Malignant Neoplasm of Thyroid
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Thyroid Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Thyroid Cancer

Use ICD-10 code C73 for malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

Billable Code
C73
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed diagnosis of thyroid cancer via biopsy or imaging.
documentation:
  • • Include histological type and tumor size in documentation.

Applicable To

  • • Thyroid carcinoma
  • • Thyroid cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure histological type is documented for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.89

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other sites

Use for patients with a history of thyroid cancer who are no longer receiving active treatment.

Z08

Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

Use for follow-up visits after treatment completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for thyroid cancer?

The ICD-10 code for thyroid cancer is C73, which covers malignant neoplasm of the thyroid gland.

How do you code a history of thyroid cancer?

Use Z85.89 for a personal history of malignant neoplasm of other sites, including thyroid cancer, when the patient is no longer receiving active treatment.

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