E06

Thyroiditis

Non-billable header

E06 is a non-billable header code. Use one of the more specific codes below.

Inclusion terms

Includes

  • Note: All neoplasms, whether functionally active or not, are classified in Chapter 2. Appropriate codes in this chapter (i.e. E05.8, E07.0, E16-E31, E34.-) may be used as additional codes to indicate either functional activity by neoplasms and ectopic endocrine tissue or hyperfunction and hypofunction of endocrine glands associated with neoplasms and other conditions classified elsewhere.

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)
  • postpartum thyroiditis (O90.5)

More specific codes E06

  • E06.0Acute thyroiditisBillable
  • E06.1Subacute thyroiditisBillable
  • E06.2Chronic thyroiditis with transient thyrotoxicosisBillable
  • E06.3Autoimmune thyroiditisBillable
  • E06.4Drug-induced thyroiditisBillable
  • E06.5Other chronic thyroiditisBillable
  • E06.9Thyroiditis, unspecifiedBillable

Related codes

  • E00Congenital iodine-deficiency syndromeHeader
  • E01Iodine-deficiency related thyroid disorders and allied conditionsHeader
  • E02Subclinical iodine-deficiency hypothyroidismBillable
  • E03Other hypothyroidismHeader
  • E04Other nontoxic goiterHeader
  • E05Thyrotoxicosis [hyperthyroidism]Header
  • E07Other disorders of thyroidHeader

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