E06.0
Acute thyroiditis
Applicable To
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Abscess of thyroid
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Pyogenic thyroiditis
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Suppurative thyroiditis
Approximate Synonyms
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Abscess of thyroid
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Thyroid abscess
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Thyroiditis, acute
Clinical Information
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Acute inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland due to infections by bacteria; fungi; or other microorganisms. Symptoms include tender swelling, fever, and often with leukocytosis.
Details
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E06.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM E06.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E06.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 E06.0 may differ.