Methemoglobinemia
In Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs (D70-D77), chapter 3: Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs
3 billable codes under D74: all are a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.
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Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
There are no chapter-specific rules for Chapter 3 yet, so the general rules in Section I.B apply.
All codes under D74
D74 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
D74 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 3 billable codes under D74 group to MS-DRG 811 or 812 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
Other codes that refer to D74
Notes on these codes point to D74.
- D58.2 Excludes1: methemoglobinemia (D74.-)
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Blood Disorders
Your blood is living tissue made up of liquid and solids. The liquid part, called plasma, is made of water, salts and protein. Over half of your blood is plasma. The solid part of your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
Read more about blood disorders on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.