ICD-10-CM Code E06.4
Drug-induced thyroiditis
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.E06.4 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of drug-induced thyroiditis. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code E06 is used to code Thyroiditis
Thyroiditis is the inflammation of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located on the front of the neck below the laryngeal prominence, and makes hormones that control metabolism.
Specialty: | Endocrinology |
MeSH Code: | D013966 |
ICD 9 Code: | 245 |
Above shows two parts of the thyroid that could potentially be affected if diagnosed with thyroiditis.
Coding Notes for E06.4 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Additional Code Note:
Use Additional Code
Use Additional Code note means a second code must be used in conjunction with this code. Codes with this note are Etiology codes and must be followed by a Manifestation code or codes. - Code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug See Section T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses with MCC.
- DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses with CC.
- DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses without CC or MCC.
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders with CC.
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders without CC or MCC.
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Possible requirement for an external cause code
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'E06.4 - Drug-induced thyroiditis'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code E06.4 and a single ICD9 code, 245.4 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: E06 - Thyroiditis