D55.0
Billable

Anemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency

Billable / Specific Code

What is Anemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency?

ICD-10-CM D55.0 is the diagnosis code for Anemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency. This code falls under the section "Hemolytic anemias" within Chapter 3 — Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for D55.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Favism
  • G6PD deficiency anemia

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as D55.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency without anemia (D75.A)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where D55.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is D55.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, D55.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does D55.0 mean?

D55.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Anemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of D55.0?

The parent code of D55.0 is D55 ("Anemia due to enzyme disorders"). D55.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is D55.0 in?

D55.0 is located in Section D55-D59 — "Hemolytic anemias" within Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use D55.0?

Use D55.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Anemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Anemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency?

The ICD-10-CM code for Anemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency is D55.0.

Can D55.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, D55.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is D55.0 in?

D55.0 is in Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from D55.0?

Type 1 Excludes for D55.0 include: glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency without anemia (D75.A).

Is D55.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, D55.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
D55.0
Anemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency
Billable / Specific Code
3 — Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
D55-D59 — Hemolytic anemias
2026 ICD-10-CM