E05.3

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • chronic thyroiditis with transient thyrotoxicosis (E06.2)
  • neonatal thyrotoxicosis (P72.1)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code E05.3 represents thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue. This code falls under the Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 2 more specific child codes under E05.3. Coders should note that E05.3 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code E05.3?

ICD-10-CM code E05.3 is "Thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue". It belongs to the category: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).

Is E05.3 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, E05.3 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with E05.3?

E05.3 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

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Code Information

CodeE05.3
BillableNo — Header code
ParentE05
CategoryEndocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Excludes12 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes2

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)