icd 10 code for alpha thalassemia trait

What does it mean to have alpha thalassemia trait?

Alpha thalassemia occurs when some or all of the 4 genes that make hemoglobin (the alpha-globin genes) are missing or damaged. There are 4 types of alpha thalassemia: Alpha thalassemia silent carrier. One gene is missing or damaged, and the other 3 are normal. Blood tests are usually normal.

Is alpha thalassemia trait sickle cell?

Both the sickle cell trait (HbAS) and α+thalassaemia are common in many tropical areas. While individually their haematological effects have been well described previously, few studies describe their effects when inherited together.

How do you get alpha thalassemia trait?

Alpha thalassemia trait is inherited. It occurs when two of the genes that cause production of the hemoglobin part (mentioned above) are missing. Most often in African Americans, each parent passes along one missing gene. In Asians, both missing genes can be passed from the same parent.

How do you manage alpha thalassemia trait?

Children with alpha thalassemia trait or who are carriers don't need treatment. Children and adults with alpha thalassemia major need lifelong medical care that includes: blood transfusions about every 2–4 weeks. medicines to remove extra iron from their bodies (called chelation)

The ICD code D560 is used to code Alpha-thalassemia

Alpha-thalassemia (α-thalassemia, α-thalassaemia) is a form of thalassemia involving the genes HBA1 and HBA2. Alpha-thalassemia is due to impaired production of alpha chains from 1,2,3, or all 4 of the alpha globin genes, leading to a relative excess of beta globin chains.

Coding Notes for D56.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

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ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'D56.0 - Alpha thalassemia'

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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 282.43 was previously used, D56.0 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.