U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

D56.4 ICD-10-CM Code: Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin [HPFH]

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

D56.4

Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin [HPFH]

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where D56.4 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 3

    Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)

  2. 2

    Section

    Hemolytic anemias (D55-D59)

  3. 3

    Category D56

    Thalassemia

  4. 4

    Code D56.4

    Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin [HPFH]

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for D56.4.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for D56.4.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D56.4.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for D56.4.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for D56.4.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code D56.4 mean?

D56.4 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin [HPFH].”

Is D56.4 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, D56.4 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 D56.4 located in ICD-10-CM?

D56.4 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 D56, Thalassemia.

What coding notes are listed for D56.4?

No inclusion terms are listed for D56.4 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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