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# R94.6 Abnormal results of thyroid function studies

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Abnormal results of thyroid function studies

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Includes

-   abnormal results of radionuclide \[radioisotope\] uptake studies
-   abnormal results of scintigraphy
-   nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by computerized axial tomography \[CAT scan\]
-   nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by magnetic resonance imaging \[MRI\]\[NMR\]
-   nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by positron emission tomography \[PET scan\]
-   nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by thermography
-   nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by ultrasound \[echogram\]
-   nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by X-ray examination

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

-   abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
-   diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index

## Related codes

-   [`R94.2` Abnormal results of pulmonary function studies ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/r94.2/)
-   [`R94.30` Abnormal result of cardiovascular function study, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/r94.30/)
-   [`R94.31` Abnormal electrocardiogram \[ECG\] \[EKG\] ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/r94.31/)
-   [`R94.39` Abnormal result of other cardiovascular function study ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/r94.39/)
-   [`R94.4` Abnormal results of kidney function studies ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/r94.4/)
-   [`R94.5` Abnormal results of liver function studies ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/r94.5/)
-   [`R94.7` Abnormal results of other endocrine function studies ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/r94.7/)
-   [`R94.8` Abnormal results of function studies of other organs and systems ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/r94.8/)

## Common questions

### Is R94.6 a billable code?

Yes. R94.6 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

R94 Abnormal results of function studies

Chapter

Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings

Billable

Yes

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