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D89.81

Non-billable

Graft-versus-host disease

Graft-versus-host disease

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

D80-D89

Parent Code

D89.8

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • defects in the complement system
  • immunodeficiency disorders, except human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
  • sarcoidosis

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • autoimmune disease (systemic) NOS (M35.9)
  • functional disorders of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (D71)
  • human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
  • hyperglobulinemia NOS (R77.1)
  • monoclonal gammopathy (of undetermined significance) (D47.2)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • autoimmune disease (systemic) NOS (M35.9)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • transplant failure and rejection (T86.-)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • underlying cause, such as:
  • complications of transplanted organs and tissue (T86.-)
  • complications of blood transfusion (T80.89)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify associated manifestations, such as:
  • desquamative dermatitis (L30.8)
  • diarrhea (R19.7)
  • elevated bilirubin (R17)
  • hair loss (L65.9)

Child Codes (4)

D89.810

Acute graft-versus-host disease

BillableD89.811

Chronic graft-versus-host disease

BillableD89.812

Acute on chronic graft-versus-host disease

BillableD89.813

Graft-versus-host disease, unspecified

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D89.81?

ICD-10-CM code D89.81 represents "Graft-versus-host disease". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is D89.81 a billable code?

No, D89.81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under D89.81.

What chapter is D89.81 in?

D89.81 is in Chapter 3: Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs (codes D50-D89).

What codes cannot be used with D89.81?

D89.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: autoimmune disease (systemic) NOS (M35.9); functional disorders of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (D71); human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20); and 2 more.

What are the subcategories under D89.81?

D89.81 has 4 child codes, including: D89.810 (Acute graft-versus-host disease), D89.811 (Chronic graft-versus-host disease), D89.812 (Acute on chronic graft-versus-host disease), D89.813 (Graft-versus-host disease, unspecified).

Are additional codes required with D89.81?

Yes, when using D89.81 you should also code: code to identify associated manifestations, such as:; desquamative dermatitis (L30.8); diarrhea (R19.7); elevated bilirubin (R17); hair loss (L65.9).

What are the UMLS CUIs for D89.81?

D89.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0018133. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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