Question 1

Is D46 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D46 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code D46 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D46 represents Myelodysplastic syndromes. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D46?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D46 is section:D37-D48 (Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes (D37-D48)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from D46?

Accepted Answer

Code D46 has Type 2 Excludes including: drug-induced aplastic anemia (D61.1). These conditions are not included in D46 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with D46?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding D46, consider adding codes for: code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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