ICD-10-CM D56.1: Beta thalassemia

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for D56.1

Beta thalassemia

Coding Notes & Guidelines for D56.1

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • beta thalassemia minor (D56.3)
  • beta thalassemia trait (D56.3)
  • delta-beta thalassemia (D56.2)
  • hemoglobin E-beta thalassemia (D56.5)
  • sickle-cell beta thalassemia (D57.4-)
Inclusion Terms
  • Beta thalassemia major
  • Cooley's anemia
  • Homozygous beta thalassemia
  • Severe beta thalassemia
  • Thalassemia intermedia
  • Thalassemia major

Parent Code (Less Specific):

D56 - Thalassemia

About ICD-10-CM Code D56.1 (Beta thalassemia)

ICD-10-CM code D56.1 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 D56.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about D56.1 - Beta 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 Beta thalassemia.