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Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 240.0
Goiter specified as simple
  • Short description: Simple goiter.
  • ICD-9-CM 240.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 240.0 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 240.0 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM E04.0 Nontoxic diffuse goiter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Simple goiter
  • Simple thyroid goiter
Applies To
  • Any condition classifiable to 240.9, specified as simple
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 240.0:
  • Goiter (adolescent) (colloid) (diffuse) (dipping) (due to iodine deficiency) (endemic) (euthyroid) (heart) (hyperplastic) (internal) (intrathoracic) (juvenile) (mixed type) (nonendemic) (parenchymatous) (plunging) (sporadic) (subclavicular) (substernal) 240.9
    • simple 240.0
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