2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D57.218Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease with crisis with other specified complication
ICD-10-CM Codes›D50–D89›D55-D59›D57
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
D57.218 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease with crisis with other specified complication. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 811 through 812. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sickle cell trait/anemia.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Disease, diseased - See Also: Syndrome;
- sickle-cell - D57.1
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Disease, diseased
- sickle-cell
- Hb-C
- with
- crisis
- with
- specified complication NEC
- Disease, diseased
- sickle-cell
- Hb-C
- with
- priapism
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. If you have SCD, there is a problem with your hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. With SCD, the hemoglobin forms into stiff rods within the red blood cells. This changes the shape of the red blood cells.
The full article covers:
- What is sickle cell disease (SCD)?
- What causes sickle cell disease (SCD)?
- Who is more likely to have sickle cell disease (SCD)?
- What are the symptoms of sickle cell disease (SCD)?
- How is sickle cell disease (SCD) diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD)?
Read the full article at MedlinePlus
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Code History & ChangesHistory
Replacement D57.218 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):
- D57.219 - Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease with crisis, unspecified
Questions About D57.218Overview
Is D57.218 (Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease with crisis) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease with crisis with other specified complication on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does D57.218 group to?
When Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease with crisis with other specified complication is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 811, 812, with relative weights from 0.9182 to 1.4043 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.
