E06.4
BillableDrug-induced thyroiditis
Drug-induced thyroiditis
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Iatrogenic thyroiditis61556008
- Drug induced thyroiditis237539004
- Drug-induced thyroiditis237539004
- Multifocal granulomatous folliculitis of the thyroid445878006
- Palpation thyroiditis445878006
- Post iodine 131 treatment radiation thyroiditis1186851006
- Thyroiditis caused by radiation due to and following iodine 131 treatment1186851006
- Thyroiditis caused by amiodarone367201000119101
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for drug-induced thyroiditis?
The ICD-10-CM code for drug-induced thyroiditis is E06.4. The full clinical description is "Drug-induced thyroiditis". E06.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code E06.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E06.4 represents "Drug-induced thyroiditis". It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is E06.4 a billable code?
Yes, E06.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is E06.4 in?
E06.4 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E06.4?
E06.4 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).
Are additional codes required with E06.4?
Yes, when using E06.4 you should also code: code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What SNOMED CT codes does E06.4 map to?
E06.4 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 237539004, 61556008, 445878006, 1186851006, 367201000119101. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E06.4?
E06.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0342179. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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