U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

D65 ICD-10-CM Code: Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]

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

Code definition

Official description

D65

Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]

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

Classification

Where D65 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

    Coagulation defects, purpura and other hemorrhagic conditions (D65-D69)

  3. 3

    Category D65

    Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]

  4. 4

    Code D65

    Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • 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

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for D65.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D65.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

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

Excludes2

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

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

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code D65 mean?

D65 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome].”

Is D65 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, D65 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 D65 located in ICD-10-CM?

D65 is listed in Chapter 3, Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89), within Coagulation defects, purpura and other hemorrhagic conditions (D65-D69) (D65–D69), under category D65, Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome].

What coding notes are listed for D65?

Its listed inclusion terms are 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. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: disseminated intravascular coagulation (complicating):; in newborn (P60); pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O45.0, O46.0, O67.0, O72.3). Excludes2 notes: disseminated intravascular coagulation (complicating):; abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.1).

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