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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Antiphospholipid Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Antiphospholipid Syndrome

D68.61

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Antiphospholipid 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:
  • Confirmed APS with laboratory and clinical criteria
coding:
  • Sequence underlying condition first if APS is secondary

Applicable To

  • • Primary antiphospholipid syndrome
  • • Secondary antiphospholipid syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure proper documentation of lab results and clinical criteria for APS.
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 with D68.61 when APS complicates pregnancy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for antiphospholipid syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for antiphospholipid syndrome is D68.61, used when the condition is confirmed with clinical and laboratory criteria.

How is antiphospholipid syndrome documented?

Document antiphospholipid syndrome by including specific lab results, such as lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin antibodies, confirmed on two occasions 12 weeks apart.

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