Autoimmune thyroiditis

Definition

A chronic inflammatory disorder of the thyroid gland associated with abnormal circulatory antibodies.

4 subordinate codes

• 5A03.20Hashimoto thyroiditis
• 5A03.21Painless thyroiditis
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Thyroiditis

• 5A03.0Acute thyroiditis
• 5A03.1Subacute thyroiditis
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified