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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

D68.61

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for antiphospholipid antibody syndrome includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
APS
Hughes Syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code D68.61 for antiphospholipid syndrome, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Antiphospholipid syndrome

Billable Code
D68.61
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of thrombosis or pregnancy morbidity with confirmed antibodies
documentation:
  • • Documented lab results showing persistent antibodies

Applicable To

  • • Primary antiphospholipid syndrome
  • • Secondary antiphospholipid syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the persistence of antibodies and clinical manifestations.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

O99.89

Other specified diseases and conditions complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Use when APS complicates pregnancy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for antiphospholipid antibody syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is D68.61, used when APS is confirmed by clinical and laboratory criteria.

How is antiphospholipid syndrome documented?

Document APS with lab results showing persistent antibodies and clinical criteria such as thrombosis or pregnancy morbidity.

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