ICD Code E05.0

ICD code E05.0 is hyperthyroidism with diffuse goiter, also known as Graves' disease, which is a condition where the thyroid gland is overactive and enlarged, causing increased production of thyroid hormones.

1. Presence of diffuse thyroid gland enlargement (goiter)

2. Clinical signs of hyperthyroidism, such as weight loss, heat intolerance, palpitations, tremor, and increased appetite

3. Laboratory evidence of elevated thyroid hormone levels (free T4 and/or T3) with suppressed thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

4. Ophthalmopathy, including exophthalmos or periorbital edema

5. Dermopathy, such as pretibial myxedema

6. Positive thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins or other thyroid autoantibodies

7. Absence of other causes of thyrotoxicosis

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code E05.0 include:

- 84443 (Thyroid stimulating hormone [TSH])

- 84436 (Thyroxine; total)

- 84439 (Thyroxine; free)

- 84479 (Triiodothyronine; total)

- 84480 (Triiodothyronine; free)

- 78012 (Thyroid uptake, single or multiple determinations)

- 78013 (Thyroid imaging, including uptake)

- 60240 (Thyroidectomy, total or complete)

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

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

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection [specify substance or drug]; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- 96365 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis; initial, up to 1 hour)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of ICD code E05.0.

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