D57.81 ICD-10-CM Code: Other sickle-cell disorders with crisis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
D57.81Other sickle-cell disorders with crisis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where D57.81 sits
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Chapter 3
Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
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Section
Hemolytic anemias (D55-D59)
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Category D57
Sickle-cell disorders
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Subcategory D57.8
Other sickle-cell disorders
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Code D57.81
Other sickle-cell disorders with crisis
More specific choices
Codes under D57.81
D57.81 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
D57.811Other sickle-cell disorders with acute chest syndrome
D57.812Other sickle-cell disorders with splenic sequestration
D57.813Other sickle-cell disorders with cerebral vascular involvement
D57.814Other sickle-cell disorders with dactylitis
D57.818Other sickle-cell disorders with crisis with other specified complication
D57.819Other sickle-cell disorders with crisis, unspecified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for D57.81.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for D57.81.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D57.81.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for D57.81.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for D57.81.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code D57.81 mean?
D57.81 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other sickle-cell disorders with crisis.”
Is D57.81 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. D57.81 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is D57.81 located in ICD-10-CM?
D57.81 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 D57, Sickle-cell disorders and subcategory D57.8, Other sickle-cell disorders.
What coding notes are listed for D57.81?
No inclusion terms are listed for D57.81 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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