Hypothyroidism ICD 10 Coding Guide For Coders

Hypothyroidism ICD 10 Coding Guide for Coders
ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) codes are used to classify and code medical diagnoses and procedures in the United States. Here are the codes related to hypothyroidism:

E03.9: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

This code is used when the healthcare provider does not specify which type of hypothyroidism the patient has.

E03.0: Congenital hypothyroidism with diffuse goiter

This code is used when the patient has congenital hypothyroidism and a diffuse goiter.

E03.1: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter

This code is used when the patient has congenital hypothyroidism without a goiter.

E03.2: Hypothyroidism due to medicaments and other exogenous substances

This code is used when the patient’s hypothyroidism is caused by medication or another substance.

E03.3: Postinfectious hypothyroidism

This code is used when the patient’s hypothyroidism is caused by a previous infection.

E03.4: Atrophy of thyroid (acquired)

This code is used when the patient’s hypothyroidism is caused by the atrophy of the thyroid gland.

E03.5: Myxedema coma

This code is used when the patient has myxedema coma, a rare, life-threatening complication of hypothyroidism.

E03.8: Other specified hypothyroidism

This code is used when the healthcare provider specifies a type of hypothyroidism that is not covered by any of the above codes.

In addition to these codes, there are also codes for hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid gland).

It is important for coders to review the patient’s medical record carefully to ensure that they select the most accurate ICD-10 code for the patient’s condition.