D56.8 – Other thalassemias

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hemolytic anemias

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code D56.8

Code: D56.8 (claims format: D568)
Description: Other thalassemias
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 3. Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
Block: D55-D59 Hemolytic anemias
Parent codes: D56

Notes for D56.8

Applicable to:

Dominant thalassemia
Hemoglobin C thalassemia
Mixed thalassemia
Thalassemia with other hemoglobinopathy

Excludes1 (not coded here):

hemoglobin C disease (D58.2)
hemoglobin E disease (D58.2)
other hemoglobinopathies (D58.2)
sickle-cell anemia (D57.-)
sickle-cell thalassemia (D57.4-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

D56 – Thalassemia

Excludes1 (not coded here):

sickle-cell thalassemia (D57.4-)

Index terms for D56.8

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in D56

D56.0 – Alpha thalassemiaBillable
D56.1 – Beta thalassemiaBillable
D56.2 – Delta-beta thalassemiaBillable
D56.3 – Thalassemia minorBillable
D56.4 – Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin [HPFH]Billable
D56.5 – Hemoglobin E-beta thalassemiaBillable
D56.9 – Thalassemia, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D56.8?

D56.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other thalassemias, in the block D55-D59 (Hemolytic anemias).

Is D56.8 a billable code?

Yes. D56.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does D56.8 belong to?

It belongs to category D56 – Thalassemia.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.