Question 1

Is D55 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D55 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code D55 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D55 represents Anemia due to enzyme disorders. 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 D55 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code D55 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 D55?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D55 is section:D55-D59 (Hemolytic anemias (D55-D59)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from D55?

Accepted Answer

Code D55 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: drug-induced enzyme deficiency anemia (D59.2). These conditions cannot be coded together with D55 as they represent different diagnoses.

D552026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Is D55 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code D55 mean?

When was ICD-10 code D55 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D55?

What conditions are excluded from D55?