Acquired hypothyroidism

Definition

Acquired hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too little or no thyroid hormone, and the condition arises only after birth.

Exclusions

• Postprocedural hypothyroidism (5D40)
• iodine-deficiency-related hypothyroidism (5A00.1)

5 subordinate codes

• 5A00.20Hypothyroidism due to medicaments or other exogenous substances
• 5A00.21Myxoedema coma
• 5A00.22Subclinical iodine-deficiency hypothyroidism
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Hypothyroidism

• 5A00.0Congenital hypothyroidism
• 5A00.1Iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders or allied conditions
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified