E03. 8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
ICD-10 code E07. 9 for Disorder of thyroid, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases .
Acquired hypothyroidism, sometimes called Hashimoto's thyroiditis, is a condition that does not allow the thyroid gland to make enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is found in the neck and is shaped like a butterfly. Thyroid hormones help with energy level and help the heart, liver, kidney and skin.
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.
R94. 6 - Abnormal results of thyroid function studies | ICD-10-CM.
E05. 90 - Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm | ICD-10-CM.
Autoimmune thyroiditis – Autoimmune thyroiditis is the most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism [1]. Synonymous terms include chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis and Hashimoto thyroiditis; for the sake of consistency, this topic will use autoimmune thyroiditis.
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Autoimmune disorders occur when your immune system produces antibodies that attack your own tissues. Sometimes this process involves your thyroid gland.
Hypothyroidism in infants is usually congenital; acquired causes become more common with age. Most congenital causes involve dysgenesis of the gland, but genetic disorders affecting thyroid hormone synthesis may occur. Most hypothyroid infants are detected through routine newborn screening.
9: Hypothyroidism, unspecified.
Thyroid function testing may also be medically necessary in patients with metabolic disorders; malnutrition; hyperlipidemia; certain types of anemia; psychosis and non-psychotic personality disorders; unexplained depression; ophthalmologic disorders; various cardiac arrhythmias; disorders of menstruation; skin ...
E02 - Subclinical iodine-deficiency hypothyroidism | ICD-10-CM.
The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM E03.8 became effective on October 1, 2018.
The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Other specified hypothyroidism" is "E03.8". E03. 8 is a VALID/BILLABLE ICD10 code, i.e it is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z03.8 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out 1 Z03.8 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. 2 Short description: Encntr for obs for oth suspected diseases and cond ruled out 3 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z03.8 became effective on October 1, 2020. 4 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z03.8 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z03.8 may differ.
Z03.8 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.