D46.4
BillableRefractory anemia, unspecified
Refractory anemia, unspecified
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code D46.4?
ICD-10-CM code D46.4 represents "Refractory anemia, unspecified". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is D46.4 a billable code?
Yes, D46.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is D46.4 in?
D46.4 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D46.4?
D46.4 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-).
Are additional codes required with D46.4?
Yes, when using D46.4 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 D46.4?
D46.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348439. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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