D46.9

Billable

Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified

Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

D37-D48

Parent Code

D46

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Myelodysplasia NOS

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

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D46.9?

ICD-10-CM code D46.9 represents "Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is D46.9 a billable code?

Yes, D46.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is D46.9 in?

D46.9 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D46.9?

D46.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-).

Are additional codes required with D46.9?

Yes, when using D46.9 you should also code: code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).

What SNOMED CT codes does D46.9 map to?

D46.9 maps to 13 SNOMED CT concepts: 766045006, 766048008, 766046007, 93235007, 705061009, and 8 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for D46.9?

D46.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C3463824, C0026985. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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