Give a scenario in which the condition hypothyroidism would be coded, along with the ICD-10-CM code(s).

Give a scenario in which the condition hypothyroidism would be coded, along with the ICD-10-CM code(s).

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According to the 2021 code list ICD-10-CM, E03 would not be used for reimbursement as there are multiple codes for Hypothyroidism depending on the type of symptoms.

E03 deals with other Hypothyroidism while the codes from E00 to E07 deals with the disorders of the throid gland

E00 deals with congenital iodine deficiency syndrome

E01 deals with iodine deficieny related thyroid disorders and its subsequent conditions

E02 deals with subclinical iodine deficiency hypothyriodism

E03 deals with other hypothyriodism

E04 deals with other nontoxic goiter

E05 deals with Thyrotoxicosis also known as hyperthyroidism

E06 deals with Thyroiditis

E07 deals with other disorders or problems related to thyroid.

So, we see that E03 is specific to Hypothyroidism and the codes under this

E03.0 to E03.9 deal with all the conditions that relate to the conditions of hypothyroidism

E03.0 deals with Congenital hypothyroidism along with diffuse goiter

E03.1 deals with Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter

E03.2 deals with Hypothyroidism due to medicaments and other exogenous substances

E03.3 deals with Postinfectious hypothyroidism

E03.4 deals with Atrophy of thyroid

E03.5 deals with Myxedema coma

E03.8 deals with Other specified hypothyroidism

E03.9 deals with Hypothyroidism

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

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