Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E00 is the diagnosis code for Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome. 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 E00. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where E00 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, E00 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
E00 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
E00 is located in Section E00-E07 — "Disorders of thyroid gland" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
E00 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: E00.0, E00.1, E00.2, E00.9.
Use E00 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome" 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 Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome is E00.
No, E00 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
E00 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for E00 include: subclinical iodine-deficiency hypothyroidism (E02).
Yes, E00 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.