Benign neoplasm of thyroid gland (D34)
The ICD-10 code D34 is used to classify a benign neoplasm of the thyroid gland. This means it is designated for noncancerous growths or tumors located in the thyroid.
This code specifically covers conditions commonly known as thyroid adenoma, including subtypes like follicular adenoma of the thyroid and toxic thyroid adenoma. It also applies to benign tumors arising in areas related to the thyroid such as the thyroglossal duct. Knowing these synonyms helps when assigning ICD-10 code D34 for patients diagnosed with nonmalignant thyroid tumors, ensuring proper documentation. The code distinguishes these benign tumors from malignant thyroid conditions, which require different coding. Medical coders rely on this code to accurately capture cases of benign thyroid neoplasms, facilitating appropriate treatment tracking and statistical reporting.
Neoplasms (C00–D49)
Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)
- D34 Benign neoplasm of thyroid gland
Benign neoplasm of thyroid gland (D34)
Instructional Notations
Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
- code to identify any functional activity
