Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM D55.3 is the diagnosis code for Anemia due to disorders of nucleotide metabolism. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where D55.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, D55.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
D55.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Anemia due to disorders of nucleotide metabolism". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of D55.3 is D55 ("Anemia due to enzyme disorders"). D55.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
D55.3 is located in Section D55-D59 — "Hemolytic anemias" within Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use D55.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Anemia due to disorders of nucleotide metabolism" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Anemia due to disorders of nucleotide metabolism is D55.3.
Yes, D55.3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
D55.3 is in Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, D55.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.