Question 1

Is D58 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D58 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 D58 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D58 represents Other hereditary hemolytic anemias. 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 D58?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D58 is section:D55-D59 (Hemolytic anemias (D55-D59)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from D58?

Accepted Answer

Code D58 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: hemolytic anemia of the newborn (P55.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with D58 as they represent different diagnoses.

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