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Wiki 244.8 vs 244.9

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Can somebody please help me explain the difference between 244.8 and 244.9 to my doctors?

Thanks,

Heather D Sander, NRCMA, CPC
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244.8 - Other Specified Acquired Hyporthyroidism

244.9 - Unspecified hypothyroidism

So in 244.8 you have a specified acquired form of hypothyroidism that doesn't already have a unique diagnosis code (244.0 thru 244.3). While in 244.9 the physician simply states "hypothyroidism" without any specification.


Hope that helps.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
 
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