E06.5 – Other chronic thyroiditis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of thyroid gland

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code E06.5
Code
E06.5 (claims format: E065)
Description
Other chronic thyroiditis
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Block
E00-E07 Disorders of thyroid gland
Parent codes
E06

Notes for E06.5

Applicable to:
  • Chronic fibrous thyroiditis
  • Chronic thyroiditis NOS
  • Ligneous thyroiditis
  • Riedel thyroiditis

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

E06 – Thyroiditis

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • postpartum thyroiditis (O90.5)

Index terms for E06.5

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in E06

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E06.5?

E06.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for other chronic thyroiditis, in the block E00-E07 (Disorders of thyroid gland).

Is E06.5 a billable code?

Yes. E06.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does E06.5 belong to?

It belongs to category E06 – Thyroiditis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.