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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Myelodysplastic Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Myelodysplastic Syndrome

D46.0
D46.1
D46.9

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

Also Known as:
MDS
Preleukemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code D46.0 for refractory anemia without ring sideroblasts, so stated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Refractory anemia without ring sideroblasts, so stated

Billable Code
D46.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Absence of ring sideroblasts confirmed by bone marrow biopsy.

Applicable To

  • • Refractory anemia without ring sideroblasts

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of ring sideroblasts.

Refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts

Billable Code
D46.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Bone marrow biopsy showing ≥15% ring sideroblasts
  • • SF3B1 mutation may be present

Applicable To

  • • Refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies presence of ring sideroblasts.

Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified

Billable Code
D46.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • General diagnosis of MDS without specific subtype identified

Applicable To

  • • Myelodysplastic syndrome NOS

Important Notes

  • • Encourage specificity in documentation to avoid using unspecified codes.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for myelodysplastic syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for myelodysplastic syndrome is D46, with specific subtypes such as D46.0 for refractory anemia without ring sideroblasts and D46.1 for refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts.

How do you code refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts?

Refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts is coded as D46.1. Ensure documentation includes bone marrow biopsy results showing ≥15% ring sideroblasts.

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