D59.12
Billable

Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia

Billable / Specific Code

What is Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia?

ICD-10-CM D59.12 is the diagnosis code for Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia. 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

Coding Guidelines for D59.12

✅ This Code Includes

  • Chronic cold hemagglutinin disease
  • Cold agglutinin disease
  • Cold agglutinin hemoglobinuria
  • Cold type (primary) (secondary) (symptomatic) autoimmune hemolytic anemia
  • Cold type autoimmune hemolytic disease

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where D59.12 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is D59.12 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, D59.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does D59.12 mean?

D59.12 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of D59.12?

The parent code of D59.12 is D59.1 ("Other autoimmune hemolytic anemias"). D59.12 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is D59.12 in?

D59.12 is located in Section D55-D59 — "Hemolytic anemias" within Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use D59.12?

Use D59.12 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia" 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 Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia?

The ICD-10-CM code for Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia is D59.12.

Can D59.12 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, D59.12 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is D59.12 in?

D59.12 is in Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is D59.12 valid for 2026?

Yes, D59.12 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
D59.12
Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia
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