ICD-10-CM D89.81: Graft-versus-host disease

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for D89.81

Graft-versus-host disease

Coding Notes & Guidelines for D89.81

Code First
  • underlying cause, such as:
  • complications of transplanted organs and tissue (T86.-)
  • complications of blood transfusion (T80.89)
Use Additional Code
  • code to identify associated manifestations, such as:
  • desquamative dermatitis (L30.8)
  • diarrhea (R19.7)
  • elevated bilirubin (R17)
  • hair loss (L65.9)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code D89.81 (Graft-versus-host disease)

ICD-10-CM code D89.81 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 D89.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about D89.81 - Graft-versus-host disease. 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 Graft-versus-host disease.