D68.69

HCC Category Mapping

What This Code Means

Other autoimmune or acquired conditions affecting blood clotting that increase clot formation risk, not classified elsewhere.

Coding Tips

• •Use this code for thrombophilias secondary to autoimmune conditions or other acquired causes not specifically listed
• •Document the underlying autoimmune condition (e.g., SLE, antiphospholipid syndrome variants) for complete coding

Clinical Significance

Other thrombophilia captures acquired or secondary thrombophilic states not classified elsewhere, including hyperhomocysteinemia-associated thrombophilia, nephrotic syndrome-related hypercoagulability, malignancy-associated thrombophilia, and elevated factor VIII levels associated with thrombotic risk. These conditions represent a heterogeneous group of prothrombotic states requiring individualized management.

Documentation Requirements

• ✓Document the specific underlying thrombophilic condition, laboratory evidence supporting the diagnosis (homocysteine levels, factor VIII levels, coagulation studies), personal thrombotic history, and current treatment or prophylaxis strategy.
• ✓Record the underlying cause if secondary (malignancy, nephrotic syndrome).

Commonly Confused Codes