D55.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Anemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
D55.0Anemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where D55.0 sits
- 1
Chapter 3
Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
- 2
Section
Hemolytic anemias (D55-D59)
- 3
Category D55
Anemia due to enzyme disorders
- 4
Code D55.0
Anemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Favism
- G6PD deficiency anemia
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for D55.0.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D55.0.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency without anemia (D75.A)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for D55.0.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code D55.0 mean?
D55.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Anemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency.”
Is D55.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, D55.0 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is D55.0 located in ICD-10-CM?
D55.0 is listed in Chapter 3, Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89), within Hemolytic anemias (D55-D59) (D55–D59), under category D55, Anemia due to enzyme disorders.
What coding notes are listed for D55.0?
Its listed inclusion terms are Favism; G6PD deficiency anemia. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency without anemia (D75.A). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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