How are hemolytic anemias classified?

Hemolytic anemia is classified as normocytic anemia with an MCV of 80 to 100 fL. It is a form of low hemoglobin due to the destruction of red blood cells, increased hemoglobin catabolism, decreased levels of hemoglobin, and an increase in efforts of bone marrow to regenerate products.

What does ICD 10 stand for?

International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision
World Health Organization (WHO) authorized the publication of the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision (ICD-10), which was implemented for mortality coding and classification from death certificates in the U.S. in 1999.

What is the ICD 10 code for hemolytic anemia?

A: ICD-10-CM code category D59. – (acquired hemolytic anemia) includes codes for hemolytic anemia from acquired conditions that result in the premature destruction of red blood cells, as opposed to hereditary disorders causing anemia.

What is the ICD 10 code for autoimmune hemolytic anemias?

Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia D59. 11 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What do labs look like with hemolytic anemia?

Patients with hemolysis may present with acute anemia, jaundice, hematuria, dyspnea, fatigue, tachycardia, and possibly hypotension. Laboratory test results that confirm hemolysis include reticulocytosis, as well as increased lactate dehydrogenase, increased unconjugated bilirubin, and decreased haptoglobin levels.

What is the ICD-10 code for Microcytic anemia?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D55 D55.

What is Coombs negative hemolytic anemia?

Coombs-negative hemolytic anemia is characterized by laboratory evidence of hemolysis plus a negative Coombs test. Various viral infections have been associated with Coombs-negative hemolytic anemia including hepatitis A virus, hepatitis E virus, cytomegalovirus, and influenza [14].