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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Thyroidectomy

ICD-10 Coding for Thyroidectomy

E05.10
Z48.3

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

Also Known as:
Thyroid gland removal
Thyroid surgery
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Thyroidectomy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Thyroidectomy

Use ICD-10 code E05.10 for thyrotoxicosis with toxic single thyroid nodule without thyrotoxic crisis or storm, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Thyrotoxicosis with toxic single thyroid nodule without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

Billable Code
E05.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a toxic nodule with suppressed TSH levels
documentation:
  • • Documented evidence of hyperthyroidism and nodule size

Applicable To

  • • Toxic single thyroid nodule

Important Notes

  • • Ensure biochemical confirmation of hyperthyroidism is documented.

Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

Billable Code
Z48.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Post-operative status documented
  • • Surgical site healing and follow-up care

Applicable To

  • • Follow-up care after surgery for cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the surgery was specifically for a neoplasm.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.850

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of thyroid

Use for documenting history of thyroid cancer after active treatment has concluded.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for thyroidectomy?

The ICD-10 code for a thyroidectomy procedure is not directly available, as ICD-10 codes are used for diagnoses. Procedure codes like CPT are used for surgeries.

How do you code a completion thyroidectomy?

A completion thyroidectomy is coded using CPT code 60260, which requires documentation of prior thyroid surgery.

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