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ICD-9 Codes Recommended to Medicare by the ATA

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*Almost all hyperthyroid codes require a fifth digit, which is either a zero or a one; 0 means without crisis, 1 means with crisis.

ICD-9 Code Description
242.90 or 242.91 Hyperthyroidism: Cause not specified
This includes TSH-mediated, Postpartum, Destructive, and Recurrent
242.00 or 242.01 Hyperthyroidism: Graves Disease; Autoimmune Stimulatory.This includes Postpartum, Stimulatory
242.20 or 242.21 Hyperthyroidism: Toxic Nodular Goiter (multinodular)
242.10 or 242.11 Hyperthyroidism: Toxic Nodule (uninodular)
242.80 or 242.81 Hyperthyroidism: Excessive Thyroid Hormone Ingestion
245.1 Thyroiditis, subacute
245.2 Thyroiditis, lymphocytic
775.3 Hyperthyroidism: Neonatal
246.8 Abnormal Thyroid Hormone Binding Protein:
244.9 Hypothyroidism: Any Etiology
243 Hypothyroidism, congenital
244.0 Hypothyroidism, Post-surgical
244.1 Hypothyroidism, Post-ablative
193 Thyroid Cancer: All Types
785.6 Lymphadenopathy
246.0 Disorder of Calcitonin
241.0 Thyroid Nodule: Nontoxic (uninodular)
241.1 Euthyroid Goiter: Multinodular
226 Thyroid Adenoma:
246.2 Thyroid Cyst:
246.3 Hemorrhage of thyroid
245.2 Euthyroid Goiter: Autoimmune chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis)
246.1 Euthyroid Goiter: Biosynthetic Defect
240.0 Euthyroid Goiter: Simple
759.2 Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
376.21 Thyroid Eye Disease:
227.3 Pituitary Tumor: Includes craniopharyngioma, Rathke's cleft cyst
253.2 Pituitary Insufficiency:
704.3 Premature Grey Hair
701.1 Dry Skin
780.79 Fatigue
311 Depression:
272.4 Hyperlipidemia:
272.0 Hypercholesterolemia:
427.31 Atrial Fib:
783.2 Weight Loss: Unexplained
783.1 Weight Gain: Unexplained
278.00 Obesity:
780.09 Delirium:
294.8 Dementia:
297.1 Paranoia:

Diagnoses with accompanying medical record documentation items:

Clinical DX SX
Physical sign or other lab data suggesting presence of thyroid disease
Hypothyroidism Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Cold Intolerance
Constipation
Weight Gain
Dry Skin
Decreased Hearing
Decreased Sweat
Paresthesias
Arthralgias
Impaired Cognitive Function
Disorientation/Delirium
Coarse Skin & Hair
Cold Skin
Slowed Neuromuscular Function
Periorbital Puffiness
Slow Reflex Relax
Bradycardia
Thyromegaly
Hyperlipidemia
Hypercholesterolemia
Elevated Muscle Enzymes
Hyperthyroidism Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Dyspnea on Exertion
Nervousness
Anxiety
Weight Loss
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Heat Intolerance
Diaphoresis
Hyperphagia
Hyperdefecation
Polyuria
Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity
Mood Disorder
Disorientation/Delirium
  Tachycardia
Atrial Fibrillation
Arrhythmia
Hyperactivity
Thyromegaly
Muscle Weakness
Tremor
Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid Nodule or Thyroid Cancer
Visible Mass
Obstruction to Swallowing
Changed Voice
Airway Obstruction
Neck Pain
Neck/Thyroid Mass

 

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