2023 ICD-10 Diagnosis Code E02 |Subclinical Iodine Deficiency Hypothyroidism ICD-10 code

Overview

• E02 is a billable\specific ICD-10 CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement intentions.
• This is an American ICD-10-CM version of E02. Other worldwide versions of ICD-10 E02 may fluctuate. 
• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM E02 developed into useful on October 1, 2022.

When the thyroid gland is received too little iodine

The thyroid is a gland small in size situated at the bottom of the neck. The thyroid gland requires iodine to produce important hormones (called thyroid hormones) these hormones play a vital role in normal body functions such as digestion, body temperature, and heart rate.

When enough iodine is not provided to the thyroid, the thyroid makes a lesser amount of thyroid hormones than normal ranges. However, this can be reimbursed within assured ranges. One particular blood range can be used to develop that the thyroid gland is receiving the further incentive. In atypical cases, elevated amounts of these blood values have been determined. However, the patient still has enough thyroid hormones in his body.

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FAQs

Q. Do you code subclinical hypothyroidism?

A. E02 code, effective on October 1, 2022 is subclinical hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism is defined biochemically as normal serum-free thyroxine (T3 and T4) concentration in the presence of increased serum TSH (Thyroid stimulation hormones) concentration. 

Q. Is subclinical hypothyroidism serious?

A. Approximately, 60% of the cases of subclinical hypothyroidism may subside on their own within three months. The risk of subclinical hypothyroidism developing into overt hypothyroidism is 2-6 % per year. Subclinical hypothyroidism is associated with an increased risk of Fatal and non-fatal CAD (coronary artery disease) events.

Q.What does the subclinical level mean?

A. Subclinical thyroid dysfunction is described as an abnormal serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormones) level and free T3 and T4 levels within their reference range (0.45 to 0.50 μU per mL). 

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