icd 10 code for high tsh

by Dr. Kale Braun 3 min read

Abnormal results of thyroid function studies
R94. 6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R94. 6 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the diagnosis If TSH levels are high?

High TSH levels indicate hypothyroidism. People develop hypothyroidism when their thyroid produces low levels of hormones. When someone's thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones, the pituitary gland produces more TSH to compensate.

Is high TSH hypothyroidism?

High TSH levels can mean your thyroid is not making enough thyroid hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism. Low TSH levels can mean your thyroid is making too much of the hormones, a condition called hyperthyroidism.Jul 31, 2020

What diagnosis can be used for TSH?

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.Nov 9, 2021

What is the ICD 10 code for hypothyroidism?

ICD-Code E03. 9 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Hypothyroidism, Unspecified. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 244.9.

When T3 and T4 are normal but TSH is high?

When the thyroid gland becomes inefficient such as in early hypothyroidism, the TSH becomes elevated even though the T4 and T3 may still be within the "normal" range.

What causes high TSH?

Causes of high TSH levels One of the most common causes of hypothyroidism with a high TSH level is chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. White blood cells begin to attack the thyroid gland, which decreases the amount of thyroid hormone it produces.Jan 22, 2021