E06
Non-billableThyroiditis
Thyroiditis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (7)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for thyroiditis?
The ICD-10-CM code for thyroiditis is E06. The full clinical description is "Thyroiditis". E06 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code E06 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E06 represents “Thyroiditis”. It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is E06 a billable code?
No, E06 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under E06.
What chapter is E06 in?
E06 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E06?
E06 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74); postpartum thyroiditis (O90.5).
What are the subcategories under E06?
E06 has 7 child codes, including: E06.0 (Acute thyroiditis), E06.1 (Subacute thyroiditis), E06.2 (Chronic thyroiditis with transient thyrotoxicosis), E06.3 (Autoimmune thyroiditis), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E06?
E06 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0040147. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does E06 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like thyroiditis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of E06?
E06 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5A03.Z (Thyroiditis, unspecified).
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