D89.81
Non-billableGraft-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.
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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •autoimmune disease (systemic) NOSM35.9
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP00-P96
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] diseaseB20
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •transplant failure and rejectionT86
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- underlying cause, such as:
- •complications of transplanted organs and tissueT86
- •complications of blood transfusionT80.89
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify associated manifestations, such as:
- •desquamative dermatitisL30.8
- •diarrheaR19.7
- •elevated bilirubinR17
- •hair lossL65.9
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(43)
UMLS
- Disease, Graft-Versus-HostC0018133
- Disease, Graft-vs-HostC0018133
- Disease, Homologous WastingC0018133
- Disease, RuntC0018133
- Diseases, Graft-Versus-HostC0018133
- Diseases, Graft-vs-HostC0018133
- GRAFT VERSUS HOST DISC0018133
- GRAFT VS HOST DISC0018133
- GVH diseaseC0018133
- GVHDC0018133
- GVHD - Graft-versus-host diseaseC0018133
- Graft Versus Host DiseaseC0018133
- Graft Vs. Host DiseaseC0018133
- Graft versus host diseaseC0018133
- Graft vs Host DiseaseC0018133
- Graft-Versus-Host DiseaseC0018133
- Graft-Versus-Host DiseasesC0018133
- Graft-Versus-Host-DiseaseC0018133
- Graft-versus-host diseaseC0018133
- Graft-versus-host disease (disorder)C0018133
- Graft-versus-host disease, unspecifiedC0018133
- Graft-vs-Host DiseaseC0018133
- Graft-vs-Host DiseasesC0018133
- HOMOL WASTING DISC0018133
- Homologous Wasting DiseaseC0018133
- RUNT DISC0018133
- Runt DiseaseC0018133
- autoimmune foreign transplant diseaseC0018133
- disease graft host versusC0018133
- disease graft host vsC0018133
- disease graft versus hostC0018133
- graft versus host diseaseC0018133
- graft vs host diseaseC0018133
- graft-versus-host diseaseC0018133
- graft-versus-host diseasesC0018133
- graft-vs-host diseaseC0018133
- gvhC0018133
- gvh diseaseC0018133
- gvhdC0018133
- homologous wasting diseaseC0018133
- host versus graft diseaseC0018133
- host vs graft diseaseC0018133
- runt diseaseC0018133
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for graft-versus-host disease?
The ICD-10-CM code for graft-versus-host disease is D89.81. The full clinical description is "Graft-versus-host disease". D89.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code D89.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D89.81 represents “Graft-versus-host disease”. It is classified under Chapter 3: Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs and 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, also report: 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.
How does D89.81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like graft-versus-host disease affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of D89.81?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for D89.81 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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