Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E05.0 is the diagnosis code for Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter. 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.
Understanding where E05.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, E05.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
E05.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of E05.0 is E05 ("Thyrotoxicosis [hyperthyroidism]"). E05.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
E05.0 is located in Section E00-E07 — "Disorders of thyroid gland" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
E05.0 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: E05.00, E05.01.
Use E05.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter" 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 Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter is E05.0.
No, E05.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
E05.0 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E05.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.