D46

Non-billable

Myelodysplastic syndromes

Myelodysplastic syndromes

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

D37-D48

Child Codes

9

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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

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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