ICD-10-CM E06 is the diagnosis code for Thyroiditis. This code falls under the section "Disorders of thyroid gland" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as E06. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where E06 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, E06 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
E06 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Thyroiditis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
E06 is located in Section E00-E07 — "Disorders of thyroid gland" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
E06 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: E06.0, E06.1, E06.2, E06.3, E06.4 and more.
Use E06 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Thyroiditis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Thyroiditis is E06.
No, E06 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
E06 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for E06 include: postpartum thyroiditis (O90.5).
Yes, E06 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.