ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for D56.8
Other thalassemias
Coding Notes & Guidelines for D56.8
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- hemoglobin C disease (D58.2)
- hemoglobin E disease (D58.2)
- other hemoglobinopathies (D58.2)
- sickle-cell anemia (D57.-)
- sickle-cell thalassemia (D57.4-)
Inclusion Terms
- Dominant thalassemia
- Hemoglobin C thalassemia
- Mixed thalassemia
- Thalassemia with other hemoglobinopathy
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code D56.8 (Other thalassemias)
ICD-10-CM code D56.8 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 D56.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about D56.8 - Other thalassemias. 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 Other thalassemias.