D46
Non-billableMyelodysplastic syndromes
Myelodysplastic syndromes
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- drug-induced aplastic anemia (D61.1)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Child Codes (9)
D46.0Refractory anemia without ring sideroblasts, so stated
D46.1Refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts
D46.2Refractory anemia with excess of blasts [RAEB]
D46.4Refractory anemia, unspecified
D46.9Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
D46.ARefractory cytopenia with multilineage dysplasia
D46.BRefract cytopenia w multilin dysplasia and ring sideroblasts
D46.CMyelodysplastic syndrome w isolated del(5q) chromsoml abnlt
D46.ZOther myelodysplastic syndromes
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- DysmyelopoiesisC3463824
- Dysmyelopoietic SyndromeC3463824
- Dysmyelopoietic SyndromesC3463824
- Dysmyelopoietic syndromeC3463824
- MDNC3463824
- MDSC3463824
- MDS - Myelodysplastic syndromeC3463824
- MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMEC3463824
- MyelodysplasiaC3463824
- Myelodysplastic NeoplasmC3463824
- Myelodysplastic SyndromeC3463824
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome/NeoplasmC3463824
- Myelodysplastic SyndromesC3463824
- Myelodysplastic neoplasmC3463824
- Myelodysplastic neoplasm (morphologic abnormality)C3463824
- Myelodysplastic syndromeC3463824
- Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)C3463824
- Myelodysplastic syndrome (clinical)C3463824
- Myelodysplastic syndrome (disorder)C3463824
- Myelodysplastic syndrome NOSC3463824
- Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecifiedC3463824
- Myelodysplastic syndromesC3463824
- Myeloid dysplasiaC3463824
- Oligoblastic LeukemiaC3463824
- Smoldering LeukemiaC3463824
- Syndrome, DysmyelopoieticC3463824
- Syndrome, MyelodysplasticC3463824
- Syndromes, DysmyelopoieticC3463824
- Syndromes, MyelodysplasticC3463824
- myelodysplasiaC3463824
- myelodysplastic syndromeC3463824
- myelodysplastic syndromesC3463824
- myeloid dysplasiaC3463824
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code D46?
ICD-10-CM code D46 represents "Myelodysplastic syndromes". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is D46 a billable code?
No, D46 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under D46.
What chapter is D46 in?
D46 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D46?
D46 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-).
What are the subcategories under D46?
D46 has 9 child codes, including: D46.0 (Refractory anemia without ring sideroblasts, so stated), D46.1 (Refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts), D46.2 (Refractory anemia with excess of blasts [RAEB]), D46.4 (Refractory anemia, unspecified), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with D46?
Yes, when using D46 you should also code: code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What are the UMLS CUIs for D46?
D46 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3463824. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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