D64.81
Billable

Anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy

Billable / Specific Code

What is Anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy?

ICD-10-CM D64.81 is the diagnosis code for Anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy. This code falls under the section "Aplastic and other anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes" 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
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for D64.81

✅ This Code Includes

  • Antineoplastic chemotherapy induced anemia

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in D64.81. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • anemia in neoplastic disease (D63.0)
  • aplastic anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy (D61.1)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where D64.81 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is D64.81 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, D64.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does D64.81 mean?

D64.81 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of D64.81?

The parent code of D64.81 is D64.8 ("Other specified anemias"). D64.81 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is D64.81 in?

D64.81 is located in Section D60-D64 — "Aplastic and other anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes" within Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use D64.81?

Use D64.81 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy" 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 antineoplastic chemotherapy?

The ICD-10-CM code for Anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy is D64.81.

Can D64.81 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, D64.81 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is D64.81 in?

D64.81 is in Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is D64.81 valid for 2026?

Yes, D64.81 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
D64.81
Anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy
Billable / Specific Code
3 — Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
D60-D64 — Aplastic and other anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes
2026 ICD-10-CM