ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for D59.31
Infection-associated hemolytic-uremic syndrome
Coding Notes & Guidelines for D59.31
Use Additional Code
- code to identify associated infection, such as :
- E. coli infection (B96.2-)
- Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
- Pneumococcal meningitis (G00.1)
- Pneumococcal pneumonia (J13)
- Sepsis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae (A40.3)
- Shigella dysenteriae (A03.9)
- Streptococcus pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (B95.3)
Inclusion Terms
- Shiga toxin-producing E. coli [STEC] related hemolytic uremic syndrome
- Typical hemolytic uremic syndrome
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code D59.31 (Infection-associated hemolytic-uremic syndrome)
ICD-10-CM code D59.31 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 D59.31 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about D59.31 - Infection-associated hemolytic-uremic syndrome. 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 Infection-associated hemolytic-uremic syndrome.