ICD-10-CM D74 is the diagnosis code for Methemoglobinemia. This code falls under the section "Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs" within Chapter 3 — Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. 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 D74 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, D74 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
D74 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Methemoglobinemia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
D74 is located in Section D70-D77 — "Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs" within Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
D74 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: D74.0, D74.8, D74.9.
Use D74 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Methemoglobinemia" 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 Methemoglobinemia is D74.
No, D74 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
D74 is in Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, D74 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.