You can find a list of the symptoms that one might experience with a high TSH below:
Hypothyroidism signs and symptoms may include:
TSH. Test Code 36127: For patients 1 year of age or older, Free T4 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 84439) when TSH result exceeds age/gender specific reference range. Clinical Significance: Test Codes 899 & 36127: For differential diagnosis of primary, secondary, and tertiary hypothyroidism.
So what does a high TSH actually mean? An elevation in TSH is an indicator that the system is not working properly, and in this case, it means that thyroid function in the serum (T3 and T4) is low. Low levels of T3 and T4 circulate back up to the pituitary gland which tells the body that not enough thyroid hormone is being produced.
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.
V77. 0 - Screening for thyroid disorders. ICD-10-CM.
6: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies.
9 – Hypothyroidism, Unspecified.
You may need a TSH test if you have symptoms of too much thyroid hormone in your blood (hyperthyroidism), or too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism). Symptoms of hyperthyroidism, also known as overactive thyroid, include: Anxiety. Weight loss.
ICD-10 code Z13. 29 for Encounter for screening for other suspected endocrine disorder is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
004259: Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) | Labcorp.
ICD-10 code E05 for Thyrotoxicosis [hyperthyroidism] is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases .
E02 - Subclinical iodine-deficiency hypothyroidism | ICD-10-CM.
E03. 9 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 E03.
E05. 90 - Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm | ICD-10-CM.