ICD Code C73

ICD code C73 is malignant neoplasm of the thyroid gland, meaning cancer that originates in the thyroid gland.

1. Presence of a thyroid nodule or mass detected on physical examination or imaging

2. Histopathological confirmation of malignancy from fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy or surgical specimen

3. Evidence of local invasion into surrounding neck structures (e.g., trachea, esophagus, recurrent laryngeal nerve)

4. Regional lymph node involvement identified by imaging or biopsy

5. Distant metastases (e.g., lungs, bones) confirmed by imaging or biopsy

6. Symptoms such as hoarseness, dysphagia, neck pain, or rapid growth of a thyroid mass

7. Abnormal thyroid function tests may be present but are not required for diagnosis

8. Exclusion of benign thyroid conditions through clinical, radiological, and pathological assessment

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code C73 include:

- 60210: Partial thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy

- 60212: Partial thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with contralateral subtotal lobectomy, including isthmusectomy

- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy

- 60225: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with contralateral subtotal lobectomy, including isthmusectomy

- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete

- 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection

- 60254: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with radical neck dissection

- 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid

- 38724: Excision of deep cervical lymph node(s)

- 77300, 77301, 77401-77499: Radiation therapy planning and delivery codes

- 78018: Thyroid uptake, single or multiple determinations

- 79005: Radiopharmaceutical therapy, by intravenous administration

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment of ICD code C73. Appropriate code selection depends on the specific procedure and clinical scenario.

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