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Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D61

Other aplastic anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes

ICD-10-CM Code:
D61
ICD-10 Code for:
Oth aplastic anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    (D50–D89)
    • Aplastic and other anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes
      (D60-D64)
      • Other aplastic anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes
        (D61)

D61 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other aplastic anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Oth aplastic anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes

Non-specific codes like D61 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for oth aplastic anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes:

  • D61.0 for Constitutional aplastic anemia - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D61.01 for Constitutional (pure) red blood cell aplasia - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D61.02 for Shwachman-Diamond syndrome - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D61.09 for Other constitutional aplastic anemia - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D61.1 for Drug-induced aplastic anemia - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D61.2 for Aplastic anemia due to other external agents - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D61.3 for Idiopathic aplastic anemia - BILLABLE CODE

  • D61.8 for Other specified aplastic anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • D61.81 for Pancytopenia - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D61.82 for Myelophthisis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D61.89 for Other specified aplastic anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D61.9 for Aplastic anemia, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
  • neutropenia D70

Patient Education


Aplastic Anemia

What is aplastic anemia?

Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious blood disorder. If you have it, your bone marrow doesn't make enough new blood cells. It happens when there is damage to stem cells inside your bone marrow. There are different types of aplastic anemia, including Fanconi anemia.

What causes aplastic anemia?

The causes of aplastic anemia can include:

  • Autoimmune disorders, which are the most common cause
  • Certain inherited gene changes, such as the one that can cause Fanconi anemia
  • Toxic substances, such as pesticides, arsenic, and benzene
  • Radiation therapy and chemotherapy for cancer
  • Certain medicines
  • Viral infections such as hepatitis, Epstein-Barr virus, or HIV
  • Pregnancy

In many people, the cause is unknown. This is called idiopathic aplastic anemia.

What are the symptoms of aplastic anemia?

Aplastic anemia can develop suddenly or slowly. It can be mild or severe. The symptoms of aplastic anemia can include:

  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Easy bruising or bleeding

What other problems can aplastic anemia cause?

Aplastic anemia can cause other problems, including frequent infections and bleeding. It raises your risk of developing a serious blood disorder.

If not treated, aplastic anemia can also lead to heart problems such as an arrhythmia (a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat), an enlarged heart, or heart failure.

How is aplastic anemia diagnosed?

To find out if you have aplastic anemia, your doctor will:

  • Take your medical and your family medical histories
  • Do a physical exam
  • Order tests, such as tests to check if you have low numbers of cells in your bone marrow and blood

What are the treatments for aplastic anemia?

If you have aplastic anemia, your doctor will create a treatment plan for you. The plan will be based on how severe the anemia is and what is causing it. Treatments can include:

  • Blood transfusions
  • Blood and marrow stem cell transplants
  • Medicines to suppress your immune system

Because of the risk of blood disorders, your doctor will monitor your condition and screen you for blood disorders regularly.

NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.