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    ICD-10-CM Code For Thyroiditis: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group E06 includes inflammatory disorders of the thyroid gland such as subacute thyroiditis, chronic lymphocytic (Hashimoto) thyroiditis, and other specified thyroid inflammations that may cause pain, dysfunction, or structural changes. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios involving thyroid inflammation, capturing disease severity, duration, and associated functional impairment or complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM E06 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM E06: Thyroiditis Overview

    The ICD-10-CM E06 group covers inflammatory disorders of the thyroid gland, including subacute, chronic, and autoimmune forms. These diagnoses target the endocrine system and relate to conditions causing thyroid inflammation, pain, dysfunction, or structural changes. Accurate coding matters for correct claim processing and aligning documentation with clinical severity and management needs.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when clinical documentation indicates thyroid inflammation, such as Hashimoto thyroiditis, subacute thyroiditis, or other specified inflammatory thyroid disorders. Select codes that reflect the specific type, laterality if applicable, and any associated functional disturbance or complication.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    7 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    E06.0Acute thyroiditis
    E06.1Subacute thyroiditis
    E06.2Chronic thyroiditis with transient thyrotoxicosis
    E06.3Autoimmune thyroiditis
    E06.4Drug-induced thyroiditis
    E06.5Other chronic thyroiditis
    E06.9Thyroiditis, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    6 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    011Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC
    012Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC
    013Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC
    643Endocrine Disorders with MCC
    644Endocrine Disorders with CC
    645Endocrine Disorders without CC/MCC

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    ICD-10-CM Code For Congenital Iodine-Deficiency Syndrome: Group Overview

    E01-IODINE-DEFICIENCY-THYROID-DISORDERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Iodine-Deficiency Related Thyroid Disorders And Allied Conditions: Group Overview

    E02-SUBCLINICAL-IODINE-DEFICIENCY-HYPOTHYROIDISM

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    E03-OTHER-HYPOTHYROIDISM

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Hypothyroidism: Group Overview

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    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Nontoxic Goiter: Group Overview

    E05-THYROTOXICOSIS-HYPERTHYROIDISM

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    E07-OTHER-DISORDERS-OF-THYROID

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disorders Of Thyroid: Group Overview

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    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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