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

ICD-10 Coding for Thyroid Nodule Unspecified

E04.9
E05.10

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

Also Known as:
Thyroid Lesion
Thyroid Mass
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Thyroid Nodule Unspecified

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

Use ICD-10 code E04.9 for nontoxic goiter, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nontoxic goiter, unspecified

Billable Code
E04.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Normal TSH levels
  • • Ultrasound confirmation of nodule
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific details on nodule type or presence of hyperthyroidism

Applicable To

  • • Nontoxic thyroid nodule

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'nontoxic' and 'unspecified' to avoid misclassification.

Thyrotoxicosis with toxic single thyroid nodule without thyrotoxic crisis

Billable Code
E05.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Suppressed TSH levels
  • • Elevated T3/T4 levels

Applicable To

  • • Toxic thyroid nodule

Important Notes

  • • Ensure hyperthyroidism is documented to support this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E07.9

Disorder of thyroid, unspecified

Use when documentation is insufficient to specify the type of thyroid disorder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an unspecified thyroid nodule?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified thyroid nodule is E04.9, used when the nodule is non-toxic and specific details are not provided.

When should E05.10 be used instead of E04.9?

Use E05.10 when a toxic thyroid nodule is present with hyperthyroidism, indicated by suppressed TSH and elevated T3/T4 levels.

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