Thyroid Testing Including TSH National Coverage Determination CPT Codes: Code Description 84436 Thyroxine; total 84439 Thyroxine; free 84443 Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) 84479 Thyroid hormone (T3 or T4) uptake or thyroid hormone binding ratio (THBR)
84443 Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) 84479 . Thyroid hormone (T3 or T4) uptake or thyroid hormone binding ratio (THBR) ICD-10-CM Codes Covered by Medicare Program The ICD-10-CM codes in the table below can be viewed on CMS’ website as part of Downloads: Lab Code List, at
Raised tsh level Thyroid function tests abnormal ICD-10-CM R94.6 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 643 Endocrine disorders with mcc
Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to R94.6: Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities - see also Anomaly function studies thyroid R94.6 Findings, abnormal, inconclusive, without diagnosis - see also Abnormal function study NEC R94.8 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R94.8
Encounter for screening, unspecifiedendocrine Z13.29.thyroid Z13.29.
R94. 6 - Abnormal results of thyroid function studies | ICD-10-CM.
V77. 0 - Screening for thyroid disorders. ICD-10-CM.
TSH is also used to evaluate patients who are suspected to have other thyroid disorders, such as goiter, thyroid nodule, thyroid cancer, Graves' disease, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis. These disorders can cause hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Screening with TSH for hypothyroidism in adults is controversial.
CMS (Medicare) has determined that Thyroid Testing (CPT Codes 84436, 84439, 84443, 84479) is only medically necessary and, therefore, reimbursable by Medicare when ordered for patients with any of the diagnostic conditions listed below in the “ICD-9-CM Codes Covered by Medicare Program.” If you are ordering this test ...
Hypothyroidism, UnspecifiedICD-9 Code Transition: 244.9 Code E03. 9 is the diagnosis code used for Hypothyroidism, Unspecified. It is a type of disorder of thyroid gland, a condition in which the production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland is diminished.
000620: Thyroid Profile With TSH | Labcorp.
Below are some thyroid tests Medicare will cover: Thyroid-stimulating hormone levels (TSH) Free thyroxine (fT-4) Total thyroxine (T4)
TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone. A TSH test is a blood test that measures this hormone. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located near your throat. Your thyroid makes hormones that regulate the way your body uses energy.
004259: Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) | Labcorp.
Your doctor may order a TSH test if your child has symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, or shows signs of an enlarged thyroid gland. The TSH test also may be ordered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of treatment if your child is being treated for a thyroid disorder.
Your provider will order this test if you have symptoms or signs of an overactive or underactive thyroid gland. It is also used to monitor treatment of these conditions. Your provider may also check your TSH level if you are planning to get pregnant.
While a simple TSH blood test is a very accurate way to screen for hypothyroidism, an elevated TSH alone may not be enough to confirm the diagnosis.
A low TSH level—below 0.4 mU/L—indicates an overactive thyroid, also known as hyperthyroidism. This means your body is producing an excess amount of thyroid hormone.
Measurements of serum sensitive thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, complemented by determination of thyroid hormone levels [free thyroxine (fT-4) or total thyroxine (T4) with Triiodothyronine (T3) uptake] are used for diagnosis and follow-up of patients with thyroid disorders.
Laboratory evaluation of thyroid function has become more scientifically defined. Tests can be done with increased specificity, thereby reducing the number of tests needed to diagnose and follow treatment of most thyroid disease.
CMS (Medicare) has determined that Thyroid Testing (CPT Codes 84436, 84439, 84443, 84479) is only medically necessary and, therefore, reimbursable by Medicare when ordered for patients with any of the diagnostic conditions listed below in the “ICD-9-CM Codes Covered by Medicare Program.” If you are ordering this test for a diagnostic condition other than those listed below, please have your patient sign and date an Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN). All ICD-9-CM codes provided must be consistent with the documentation in the patient’s medical records for the date of service.
Please Note: This may not be an exhaustive list of all applicable Medicare benefit categories for this item or service.
This NCD has been or is currently being reviewed under the National Coverage Determination process. The following are existing associations with CALs, from the Coding Analyses for Labs database.