Hereditary hemolytic anemia, unspecified
ICD-10 D58.9 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of hereditary hemolytic anemia, unspecified.
Hereditary hemolytic anemia refers to a group of inherited disorders characterized by the premature destruction of red blood cells (RBCs), leading to anemia. This condition can arise from various genetic factors, including enzyme deficiencies, membrane defects, and hemoglobinopathies. Enzyme deficiencies such as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency can lead to hemolysis under oxidative stress. Thalassemias, which are genetic disorders affecting hemoglobin production, can also cause chronic hemolytic anemia. Sickle cell disease, another hereditary condition, results in the production of abnormal hemoglobin (HbS), leading to sickling of RBCs and subsequent hemolysis. The unspecified nature of this code indicates that the specific type of hereditary hemolytic anemia has not been determined or documented. Clinicians must conduct thorough evaluations, including family history, laboratory tests, and possibly genetic testing, to identify the underlying cause of hemolysis and guide appropriate management. Treatment may involve supportive care, blood transfusions, or more advanced therapies depending on the severity and specific type of anemia.
Detailed family history, laboratory results, and genetic testing outcomes.
Patients presenting with fatigue, pallor, jaundice, or splenomegaly due to hemolytic anemia.
Accurate coding requires clear documentation of the specific type of hemolytic anemia when known.
Genetic testing results and family pedigree charts.
Patients with a family history of hemolytic anemia seeking genetic counseling.
Documentation must include genetic findings to support the diagnosis.
Used to evaluate anemia in patients suspected of having hemolytic anemia.
Document the reason for the CBC and any abnormal findings.
Hematologists may require additional tests based on CBC results.
Document the patient's clinical presentation, family history of hemolytic anemia, laboratory findings, and any genetic testing results. Ensure that the documentation clearly indicates that the specific type of hereditary hemolytic anemia is unspecified.
