icd 9 code for cooley's anemia

by Prof. Jerel Fritsch DDS 9 min read

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 285.9 : Anemia, unspecified. ICD-9-CM 285.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 285.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

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What is the ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code for anemia?

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 285.9 : Anemia, unspecified Free, official info about 2015 ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 285.9. Includes coding notes, detailed descriptions, index cross-references and ICD-10-CM conversion info. Home> 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes> Diseases Of The Blood And Blood-Forming Organs 280-289> Other and unspecified anemias 285-

What are the ICD-9 gems and how are they used?

The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

What are ICD-9-CM codes?

ICD-9-CM codes are used in medical billing and coding to describe diseases, injuries, symptoms and conditions. ICD-9-CM 285.9 is one of thousands of ICD-9-CM codes used in healthcare. Although ICD-9-CM and CPT codes are largely numeric, they differ in that CPT codes describe medical procedures and services.

Is there an exhaustive list of ICD-9 codes for Hematology?

This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of ICD-9 codes; rather, its purpose is to be a general yet inclusive enough list for general hematology/oncology use. That is, when one needs to find an ICD-9 to justify a lab test, diagnostic study, or medication, this should generally be sufficient.

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How is Cooley's anemia diagnosed?

The diagnosis is most often made between ages 6 and 12. These tests may be able to tell if you are a carrier and can pass the disorder on to your children: Complete blood count (CBC). This test checks the size, number, and maturity of different blood cells in a set volume of blood.

What is the ICD-9 code for anemia?

285.9Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 285.9. Code D64. 9 is the diagnosis code used for Anemia, Unspecified, it falls under the category of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism.

What is Thalassemia unspecified?

ICD-10 code D56. 9 for Thalassemia, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism .

What is the ICD-9 code for Thalassemia?

ICD-9 Code 282.4 -Thalassemias- Codify by AAPC.

What is the ICD-10 code for screening for anemia?

V78. 0 - Screening for iron deficiency anemia | ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD-10 DX code for anemia?

D64. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM D64.

Which type of thalassemia disease is Cooley Anaemia?

Beta-thalassemia One mutated gene, you'll have mild signs and symptoms. This condition is called thalassemia minor or beta-thalassemia. Two mutated genes, your signs and symptoms will be moderate to severe. This condition is called thalassemia major, or Cooley anemia.

What is the ICD-10 code for thalassemia?

D56. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for thalassemia minor?

ICD-10 code D56. 3 for Thalassemia minor is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism .

What is beta thalassemia?

What is beta thalassemia? Thalassemia (thal-uh-SEE-mee-uh) is a blood disorder that is inherited. This means it is passed down from one or both parents through their genes. When you have thalassemia, your body makes less hemoglobin than normal. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein in red blood cells.

Does thalassemia trait cause anemia?

Being a carrier of the trait is sometimes known as having the thalassaemia trait or having thalassaemia minor. If you carry thalassaemia, you will not ever develop thalassaemia, but you may sometimes experience mild anaemia. This is because your red blood cells are smaller than usual.

What is alpha thalassemia?

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.

Not Valid for Submission

285.8 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other specified anemias. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Medical Professionals

Anemia due to disturbance of proliferation AND/OR differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells

Information for Patients

If you have anemia, your blood does not carry enough oxygen to the rest of your body. The most common cause of anemia is not having enough iron. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives the red color to blood. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

Metastases to locations

198.7 Metastasis to adrenal gland 198.5 Metastasis to bone and/or marrow 198.3 Metastasis to brain and/or spinal cord 197.7 Metastasis to liver 197.0 Metastasis to lung 196.9 Metastasis to lymph nodes NOS 198.4 Metastasis to meninges (carcinomatous meningitis) 197.3 Metastasis to pleura (malignant effusion) 197.6 Metastasis to retro/peritoneum

Lymphoma

Note that billing codes with a * are not billable without the extra digit, which usually specifies anatomic distribution in the case of lymphoma.

Bone marrow transplant

V42.81 Bone marrow replaced by transplant (post-transplant) 996.85 Complications bone marrow transplant (e.g graft vs. host) V59.3 Donor, bone marrow V59.02 Donor, blood stem cells V42.82 Peripheral stem cells replaced by transplant (post-transplant)

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