ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for D56.0
Alpha thalassemia
Coding Notes & Guidelines for D56.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- alpha thalassemia trait or minor (D56.3)
- asymptomatic alpha thalassemia (D56.3)
- hydrops fetalis due to isoimmunization (P56.0)
- hydrops fetalis not due to immune hemolysis (P83.2)
Use Additional Code
code, if applicable, for hydrops fetalis due to alpha thalassemia (P56.99)
Inclusion Terms
- Alpha thalassemia major
- Hemoglobin H Constant Spring
- Hemoglobin H disease
- Hydrops fetalis due to alpha thalassemia
- Severe alpha thalassemia
- Triple gene defect alpha thalassemia
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code D56.0 (Alpha thalassemia)
ICD-10-CM code D56.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM D56.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about D56.0 - Alpha thalassemia. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Alpha thalassemia.