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E05.30 ICD-10-CM Code: Thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

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FY 2026 Apr update / Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89) / Disorders of thyroid gland (E00-E07)

E05.30

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

Overactive thyroid caused by thyroid tissue located outside the normal thyroid gland, without thyroid storm.

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Buddy Insight

Thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue represents excess thyroid hormone production from hormonally active thyroid tissue in an aberrant anatomic location such as the lingual, sublingual, mediastinal, or ovarian (struma ovarii) regions.

CMS-HCC V28

N/A

Not mapped

CMS-HCC V24

N/A

Not mapped

ACA/HHS

N/A

Not mapped

ESRD/PACE

N/A

Not mapped

RXHCC

HCC 44

RAF 0.070

Code Book Path

Official
E05Thyrotoxicosis [hyperthyroidism]
E05.3Thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue
E05.30Thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

Inclusion Terms

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ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for E05.30 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for E05.30 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

Official
E05.31Thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue with thyrotoxic crisis or storm

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for E05.30 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for E05.30 in this effective period.

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for E05.30 in this effective period.

Use Additional

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for E05.30 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for E05.30 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Document the specific anatomic location of the ectopic thyroid tissue when identified (e.g., lingual, substernal, ovarian).
Record current thyroid function tests (TSH, free T4, free T3) and explicitly state the absence of thyrotoxic crisis or storm.
Include the treatment approach and whether the condition is managed medically or surgically.

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance
Document the specific anatomic location of the ectopic thyroid tissue when identified (e.g., lingual, substernal, ovarian).
Record current thyroid function tests (TSH, free T4, free T3) and explicitly state the absence of thyrotoxic crisis or storm.
Include the treatment approach and whether the condition is managed medically or surgically.

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance
Do not confuse ectopic thyroid tissue with metastatic thyroid carcinoma producing thyroid hormone.
Ensure documentation explicitly identifies the tissue as ectopic (developmental anomaly) rather than neoplastic.
If thyroid storm develops, the code must be changed to E05.31.

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance
E05.31: Thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue WITH thyrotoxic crisis — use when storm is present
E05.00: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter (Graves disease) — different etiology with autoimmune basis
E05.80: Other thyrotoxicosis without crisis — use when the specific cause is known but not ectopic tissue

Current with CMS: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr 1 update (effective Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2026) · CMS-HCC V28, 100% phased in for payment year 2026. FY2027 code set already staged for October 1, 2026. How HCC Buddy stays current →

Is E05.30 an HCC code?

E05.30 is not in the CMS-HCC V28 or V24 community payment model, but it does map to Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders under the Part D RxHCC model.

Code
E05.30
Description
Thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
HCC (V28)
No CMS-HCC V28 mapping
RAF
Billable
Yes
Payment year
2026

HCC Category Mapping

RxHCCHCC 44, Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders
0.070

Each model's RAF is its CMS base weight for that model's standard population, so weights are not directly comparable across models: CMS-HCC V28 and V24 use Community, Non-Dual, Aged; ESRD uses the dialysis continuing-enrollee model; RxHCC is the Part D continuing-enrollee, non-low-income, aged weight (a larger scale than CMS-HCC). ACA/HHS has no single weight — it varies by metal level. Actual per-patient RAF contribution depends on member segment, interactions, and the model year used by the payer. V28 is the CMS-HCC model phased in over payment years 2024–2026; V24 remains in use during the transition and for historical data.

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MEAT Criteria for E05.30

For E05.30 to count as a valid HCC diagnosis in a given encounter, the provider's documentation must show MEAT: Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat. A diagnosis from a prior year does not carry forward automatically, it has to be re-documented and supported each calendar year.

  • MMonitor: signs, symptoms, disease progression, or lab trending documented in the note
  • EEvaluate: test results, medication response, or physical findings reviewed by the provider
  • AAssess: explicit mention in the assessment or plan with acknowledgment of status
  • TTreat: medication, referral, procedure, therapy, or counseling tied to the diagnosis

Only one of M/E/A/T is required to support the code, but the documentation must be specific enough to show that the provider actually addressed E05.30 during that encounter, not just copy-forwarded from a problem list.

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What This Code Means

E05.30 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue without thyrotoxic crisis or storm. Overactive thyroid caused by thyroid tissue located outside the normal thyroid gland, without thyroid storm. E05.30 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (e00-e89), within the section covering disorders of thyroid gland (e00-e07).

E05.30 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

This code does not map to a CMS-HCC V28 payment category. Capture depends on documentation that supports the diagnosis; verify the HCC assignment against the current CMS mapping for the applicable payment year. Coders reviewing E05.30 should check whether additional documentation would support a more specific child code in the same hierarchy that does map to a payment HCC, capturing the correct specificity is the highest-impact RAF improvement available within accurate coding.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for E05.30 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Ectopic thyroid tissue is thyroid hormone-producing tissue in an abnormal location (e.g., tongue, chest)
  • Confirm absence of crisis; if thyroid storm is present, use E05.31

Clinical Significance

Thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue represents excess thyroid hormone production from hormonally active thyroid tissue in an aberrant anatomic location such as the lingual, sublingual, mediastinal, or ovarian (struma ovarii) regions. This condition requires lifelong monitoring as the ectopic tissue may not respond to conventional antithyroid therapies and surgical excision may be necessary. Without crisis, the condition may present with typical hyperthyroid symptoms including weight loss, tremor, and tachycardia.

Documentation Requirements

  • Document the specific anatomic location of the ectopic thyroid tissue when identified (e.g., lingual, substernal, ovarian).
  • Record current thyroid function tests (TSH, free T4, free T3) and explicitly state the absence of thyrotoxic crisis or storm.
  • Include the treatment approach and whether the condition is managed medically or surgically.

Commonly Confused Codes

  • E05.31: Thyrotoxicosis from ectopic thyroid tissue WITH thyrotoxic crisis: use when storm is present
  • E05.00: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter (Graves disease): different etiology with autoimmune basis
  • E05.80: Other thyrotoxicosis without crisis: use when the specific cause is known but not ectopic tissue

Child Codes

Code Hierarchy

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