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ICD-10 Code E01.2: Iodine-deficiency related (endemic) goiter, unspecified
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents iodine-deficiency related (endemic) goiter, unspecified in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
block
E00-E07Disorders of thyroid gland
category
E01Iodine-deficiency related thyroid disorders and allied conditions
currentE01
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Endemic goiter NOS
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
EndocrinologistGeneral Physician
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Mapped diagnoses and classifications
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
E01.2
Common synonyms
Iodine-deficiency related (endemic) goiter, unspecifiedIodine-deficiency related (endemic) goiterIodine-deficiency relatedIodine-deficiency related endemic goiter, unspecified
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