icd 9 code for methemoglobinemia

What is the ICD 10 code for methemoglobinemia?

289.7 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of methemoglobinemia. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent. References found for the code 289.7 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries: NADH DPNH methemoglobin reductase congenital 289.7 NADH diaphorase or reductase congenital 289.7

How is methemoglobinemia diagnosed?

Methemoglobinemia: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management The diagnosis of methemoglobinemia should be considered in patients presenting with cyanosis and hypoxia. A variety of frequently used medications are capable of inducing methemoglobinemia, with dapsone and benzocaine being common culprits.

What medications can cause methemoglobinemia?

A variety of frequently used medications are capable of inducing methemoglobinemia, with dapsone and benzocaine being common culprits. Unique features, such as a saturation gap and chocolate-brown-colored blood, can raise suspicion for methemoglobinemia.

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

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 289.7 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

Information for Patients

Your blood is living tissue made up of liquid and solids. The liquid part, called plasma, is made of water, salts and protein. Over half of your blood is plasma. The solid part of your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

ICD-9 Footnotes

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What is the cause of methemoglobinemia?

Methemoglobinemia may be due to a defect in the enzyme nadh methemoglobin reductase (an autosomal recessive trait) or to an abnormality in hemoglobin m (an autosomal dominant trait). (Dorland, 27th ed) Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.

What is the name of the condition where the body is characterized by abnormally high levels of methemoglobin

An inherited or acquired condition characterized by abnormally increased levels of methemoglobin in the blood. Signs and symptoms include cyanosis, dyspnea, headache, fatigue, mental status changes, and loss of consciousness. The presence of methemoglobin in the blood, resulting in cyanosis.

What is the term for a condition in which a higher than normal amount of methemoglobin is found

Methemoglobinemia. Clinical Information. A condition in which a higher-than-normal amount of methemoglobin is found in the blood. Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen. In methemoglobinemia, tissues cannot get enough oxygen.

Can Methemoglobinemia be caused by food?

Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, loss of muscle coordination, and blue-colored skin. Methemoglobinemia can be caused by injury or being exposed to certain drugs, chemicals, or foods. It can also be an inherited condition.

Does methemoglobin function as an oxygen carrier?

A small amount of methemoglobin is present in the blood normally, but injury or toxic agents convert a larger proportion of hemoglobin into methemoglobin, which does not function reversibly as an oxygen carrier.

The ICD code D74 is used to code Methemoglobinemia

Methemoglobinemia (or methaemoglobinaemia) is a disorder characterized by the presence of a higher than normal level of methemoglobin (metHb, i.e., ferric [Fe3+] rather than ferrous [Fe2+] haemoglobin) in the blood. Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that contains ferric [Fe3+] iron and has a decreased ability to bind oxygen.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'D74 - Methemoglobinemia'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code D74. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

What is methemoglobinemia?

Clinical Information. A condition in which a higher-than-normal amount of methemoglobin is found in the blood. Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen. In methemoglobinemia, tissues cannot get enough oxygen. Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, ...

What is the name of the condition where a small amount of methemoglobin is present in the blood?

The presence of methemoglobin in the blood, resulting in cyanosis. A small amount of methemoglobin is present in the blood normally, but injury or toxic agents convert a larger proportion of hemoglobin into methemoglobin, which does not function reversibly as an oxygen carrier.

What is a C00-D49?

neoplasms ( C00-D49) symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified ( R00 - R94) Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism. Clinical Information. A condition in which a higher-than-normal amount of methemoglobin is found in the blood.

Can Methemoglobinemia be caused by food?

Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, loss of muscle coordination, and blue-colored skin. Methemoglobinemia can be caused by injury or being exposed to certain drugs, chemicals, or foods. It can also be an inherited condition.

What is methemoglobinemia?

Methemoglobinemia: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management. The diagnosis of methemoglobinemia should be considered in patients presenting with cyanosis and hypoxia. A variety of frequently used medications are capable of inducing methemoglobinemia, with dapsone and benzocaine being common culprits. Unique features, such as a saturation gap and ...

Can methemoglobinemia be diagnosed with cyanosis?

The diagnosis of methemoglobinemia should be considered in patients presenting with cyanosis and hypoxia. A variety of frequently used medications are capable of inducing methemoglobinemia, with dapsone and benzocaine being common culprits. Unique features, such as a saturation gap and chocolate-brown-colored blood, ...