D57.44 – Sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus without crisis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hemolytic anemias

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code D57.44

Code: D57.44 (claims format: D5744)
Description: Sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus without crisis
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: D57 › D57.4

Notes for D57.44

Applicable to:

HbS-beta plus without crisis
Sickle-cell beta plus without crisis

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

D57 – Sickle-cell disorders

Excludes1 (not coded here):

other hemoglobinopathies (D58.-)

Use additional code:

code for any associated fever (R50.81)

D57.4 – Sickle-cell thalassemia

Applicable to:

Sickle-cell beta thalassemia
Thalassemia Hb-S disease

Index terms for D57.44

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

Related codes in D57.4

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D57.44?

D57.44 is the ICD-10-CM code for sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus without crisis, in the block D55-D59 (Hemolytic anemias).

Is D57.44 a billable code?

Yes. D57.44 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does D57.44 belong to?

It belongs to category D57 – Sickle-cell disorders.

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.