ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for D56.3
Thalassemia minor
Coding Notes & Guidelines for D56.3
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- alpha thalassemia (D56.0)
- beta thalassemia (D56.1)
- delta-beta thalassemia (D56.2)
- hemoglobin E-beta thalassemia (D56.5)
- sickle-cell trait (D57.3)
Inclusion Terms
- Alpha thalassemia minor
- Alpha thalassemia silent carrier
- Alpha thalassemia trait
- Beta thalassemia minor
- Beta thalassemia trait
- Delta-beta thalassemia minor
- Delta-beta thalassemia trait
- Thalassemia trait NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code D56.3 (Thalassemia minor)
ICD-10-CM code D56.3 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 D56.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about D56.3 - Thalassemia minor. 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 Thalassemia minor.