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D56.9

Billable

Thalassemia, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A hereditary blood disorder affecting red blood cell production and hemoglobin function, but the specific type of thalassemia is not specified in the medical record.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a default code; query the provider if more specific thalassemia type information is available in the chart
  • •Review lab results and clinical presentation to determine if a more specific D56 code applies

Code Hierarchy

└D56Thalassemia└D56.9Thalassemia, unspecified
└D56.9Thalassemia, unspecified

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