E06

Non-billable

Thyroiditis

E06 is the ICD-10-CM code for Thyroiditis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E06.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
E00-E89
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that control the way the body uses energy. These hormones affect nearly every organ in your body and control many of your body's most important functions. For example, they affect your breathing, heart rate, weight, digestion, and moods. Thyroid diseases cause your thyroid to make either too much or too little of the…

Read more about Thyroid Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • postpartum thyroiditis (O90.5)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E06?
E06 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Thyroiditis". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Is E06 a billable code?
No — E06 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E06.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of E06?
E06 has 7 more specific child codes, including E06.0, E06.1, E06.2.
What is excluded from E06?
Excludes1 (not coded here): postpartum thyroiditis (O90.5).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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