2012 icd-10 diagnosis code for postsurgical hypothyroidism

by Adelbert Gutmann V 4 min read

Where can one find ICD 10 diagnosis codes?

Search the full ICD-10 catalog by:

  • Code
  • Code Descriptions
  • Clinical Terms or Synonyms

What is the ICD 10 code for history of hypothyroidism?

The ICD 10 code for hypothyroidism is used to indicate a diagnosis of hypothyroidism listed by the World Health Organization under a range of Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases. It consists of the following Codes E01.8 for iodine deficiency for thyroid-related disorders and other allied conditions

What are ICD 10 codes?

Why ICD-10 codes are important

  • The ICD-10 code system offers accurate and up-to-date procedure codes to improve health care cost and ensure fair reimbursement policies. ...
  • ICD-10-CM has been adopted internationally to facilitate implementation of quality health care as well as its comparison on a global scale.
  • Compared to the previous version (i.e. ...

More items...

What is the diagnosis code for hypothyroidism?

The ICD code E039 is used to code Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism, often called underactive thyroid or low thyroid and sometimes hypothyreosis, is a common disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone.

What happens if your thyroid is not active?

If your thyroid gland is not active enough, it does not make enough thyroid hormone to meet your body's needs. This condition is hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is more common in women, people with other thyroid problems, and those over 60 years old. Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder, is the most common cause.

What is the butterfly shaped gland in your neck?

Hypothyroidism. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, just above your collarbone. It is one of your endocrine glands, which make hormones. Thyroid hormones control the rate of many activities in your body. These include how fast you burn calories and how fast your heart beats.

What causes thyroid nodules?

Other causes include thyroid nodules, thyroiditis, congenital hypothyroidism, surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid, radiation treatment of the thyroid, and some medicines. The symptoms can vary from person to person. They may include. Heavy or irregular menstrual periods and fertility problems.

What is a code note?

Code also note - A "code also" note instructs that two codes may be required to fully describe a condition, but this note does not provide sequencing direction. Code first - Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology.

What is the 7th character in a code?

The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.

What does the no map flag mean?

No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system. Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.

When an excludes2 note appears under a code, is it acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code

When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate. Includes Notes - This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.