D65
Billable

Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]

Billable / Specific Code

What is Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]?

ICD-10-CM D65 is the diagnosis code for Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]. This code falls under the section "Coagulation defects, purpura and other hemorrhagic conditions" 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
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for D65

✅ This Code Includes

  • Afibrinogenemia, acquired
  • Consumption coagulopathy
  • COVID-19 associated diffuse or disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
  • Diffuse or disseminated intravascular coagulation [DIC]
  • Fibrinolytic hemorrhage, acquired
  • Fibrinolytic purpura
  • Purpura fulminans

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as D65. They are mutually exclusive:

  • disseminated intravascular coagulation (complicating):
  • in newborn (P60)
  • pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O45.0, O46.0, O67.0, O72.3)

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

The following conditions are not included in D65. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • disseminated intravascular coagulation (complicating):
  • abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.1)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where D65 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is D65 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, D65 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does D65 mean?

D65 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is D65 in?

D65 is located in Section D65-D69 — "Coagulation defects, purpura and other hemorrhagic conditions" within Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use D65?

Use D65 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]" 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 Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]?

The ICD-10-CM code for Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome] is D65.

Can D65 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, D65 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is D65 in?

D65 is in Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from D65?

Type 1 Excludes for D65 include: disseminated intravascular coagulation (complicating):; in newborn (P60); pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O45.0, O46.0, O67.0, O72.3).

Is D65 valid for 2026?

Yes, D65 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
D65
Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]
Billable / Specific Code
3 — Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
D65-D69 — Coagulation defects, purpura and other hemorrhagic conditions
2026 ICD-10-CM