Question 1

Is E01 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E01 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code E01 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E01 represents Iodine-deficiency related thyroid disorders and allied conditions. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E01?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E01 is section:E00-E07 (Disorders of thyroid gland (E00-E07)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from E01?

Accepted Answer

Code E01 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome (E00.-); subclinical iodine-deficiency hypothyroidism (E02). These conditions cannot be coded together with E01 as they represent different diagnoses.

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