Question 1

Is D45 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, D45 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for polycythemia vera. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code D45 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D45 represents Polycythemia vera. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code D45 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code D45 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D45?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D45 is section:D37-D48 (Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes (D37-D48)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from D45?

Accepted Answer

Code D45 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: familial polycythemia (D75.0); secondary polycythemia (D75.1). These conditions cannot be coded together with D45 as they represent different diagnoses.

D452026

Excludes13Not coded together

Notes9Additional information

Also Known As9Alternative terms

Excluded By2Codes that exclude this one

Is D45 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code D45 mean?

When was ICD-10 code D45 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D45?

What conditions are excluded from D45?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code D45?

How common is hospitalization for D45?