2025 ICD-10-CM code E89.0
Postprocedural hypothyroidism.A condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone after a medical procedure.
Medical necessity for treatment is established by documenting the signs, symptoms, and lab findings confirming hypothyroidism resulting from a prior procedure. The documentation should support the need for medication or other interventions.
Clinicians diagnose this based on patient history, symptoms, physical exam, and lab tests (thyroid hormone levels, TSH, T3, T4, thyroglobulin). Imaging studies like thyroid ultrasound may be used. Treatment includes managing symptoms and possibly levothyroxine therapy.
- Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89)
- Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89-E89.89)
In simple words: This condition occurs when your thyroid gland isn't making enough hormones after a medical procedure like surgery or radiation.
Postprocedural hypothyroidism resulting from medical procedures, including surgery or radiation therapy. This condition is characterized by insufficient production of thyroid hormones due to damage or removal of thyroid tissue.
Example 1: A patient experiences fatigue, weight gain, and constipation after a thyroidectomy, and lab tests confirm postprocedural hypothyroidism., A patient develops hypothyroidism after receiving radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism, exhibiting low thyroid hormone levels and elevated TSH., Following neck surgery for a non-thyroid related condition, a patient exhibits symptoms of hypothyroidism, confirmed by decreased thyroid function tests.
Documentation should include details of the procedure causing hypothyroidism, symptoms, physical exam findings, lab results (thyroid function tests), and imaging studies if conducted.
- Specialties:Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Otolaryngology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office