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Look to 2026 Codes for Thyroid Orbitopathy Dx Reporting

Published on Thu Jun 19, 2025

Question: I have a medical report where the physician diagnosed the patient with thyroid orbitopathy. What is thyroid orbitopathy, and how do we code for it? West Virginia Subscriber Answer: Thyroid orbitopathy is an autoimmune condition that affects some patients who suffer from autoimmune thyroid disease. Common symptoms include: Proptosis (bulging eyes) Dry eyes Extra tearing Swollen and inflamed eyelids [...]
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