R94.6
BillableAbnormal results of thyroid function studies
Abnormal results of thyroid function studies
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by computerized axial tomography [CAT scan]
- nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by magnetic resonance imaging [MRI][NMR]
- nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by positron emission tomography [PET scan]
- nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by thermography
- nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by ultrasound [echogram]
- nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by X-ray examination
- abnormal results of radionuclide [radioisotope] uptake studies
- abnormal results of scintigraphy
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
Related Codes(8)
R94.0Abnormal results of function studies of cnsl
R94.1Abn results of functn studies of prph nrv sys & specl senses
R94.2Abnormal results of pulmonary function studies
R94.3Abnormal results of cardiovascular function studies
R94.4Abnormal results of kidney function studies
R94.5Abnormal results of liver function studies
R94.7Abnormal results of other endocrine function studies
R94.8Abnormal results of function studies of organs and systems
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(58)
SNOMED CT
- Decreased thyroid stimulating hormone level131017004
- Thyroid stimulating hormone level below reference range131017004
- Abnormal thyroid hormone131088002
- Disorder of thyroid hormone131088002
- Serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level abnormal166337002
- Serum thyroid stimulating hormone level abnormal166337002
- Serum thyroid stimulating hormone level outside reference range166337002
- Thyroid hormone tests abnormal166345007
- Thyroid hormone tests outside reference range166345007
- Euthyroid264521008
- Finding of thyroid function302074003
- Observation of thyroid function302074003
- Raised TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level309080005
- Raised thyroid stimulating hormone level309080005
- Thyroid stimulating hormone level above reference range309080005
- Thyroid function tests abnormal312399001
- Radioactive iodine uptake above reference range442783003
- Serum thyroid stimulating hormone above reference range1153576003
- Serum thyroid stimulating hormone below reference range1153577007
- Aberrant thyroid function test caused by substance1186604007
- Abnormal thyroid function test caused by substance1186604007
- Substance-induced aberrant thyroid function test1186604007
- Aberrant thyroid function test due to assay interference1186937007
- Abnormal thyroid function test due to assay interference1186937007
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Observation of thyroid function
- Thyroid stimulating hormone level above reference range
- Raised TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level
- Thyroid function tests abnormal (finding)
- Aberrant thyroid function test due to assay interference
- Abnormal thyroid function test caused by substance
- Nonspecific abnormal results of function study of thyroid
- Serum thyroid stimulating hormone level abnormal
- Abnormal thyroid hormone
- Thyroid stimulating hormone level below reference range
- Decreased thyroid stimulating hormone level
- Euthyroid
- Finding of thyroid function
- Thyroid hormone tests outside reference range
- Serum thyroid stimulating hormone level outside reference range
- Serum thyroid stimulating hormone above reference range
- Thyroid function test abnormal
- Aberrant thyroid function test caused by substance
- Serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level abnormal
- Serum thyroid stimulating hormone below reference range
- Abnormal thyroid function test due to assay interference
- Thyroid function tests abnormal
- Substance-induced aberrant thyroid function test
- Thyroid hormone tests abnormal
- Radioactive iodine uptake above reference range
- Disorder of thyroid hormone
- Thyroid function tests NOS abnormal
- Raised thyroid stimulating hormone level
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal results of thyroid function studies?
The ICD-10-CM code for abnormal results of thyroid function studies is R94.6. The full clinical description is "Abnormal results of thyroid function studies". R94.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code R94.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R94.6 represents “Abnormal results of thyroid function studies”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is R94.6 a billable code?
Yes, R94.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is R94.6 in?
R94.6 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R94.6?
R94.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-); diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index.
What SNOMED CT codes does R94.6 map to?
R94.6 maps to 13 SNOMED CT concepts: 1186604007, 1186937007, 131088002, 131017004, 264521008, and 8 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R94.6?
R94.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476414. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R94.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abnormal results of thyroid function studies 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 R94.6?
R94.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: MA50 (Abnormal results of thyroid function studies).
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.