AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2024 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes

Fanconi Anemia

A new code was created to identify Fanconi anemia (D61.03). Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare genetic disorder that is associated with bone marrow failure (BMF), and congenital malformations. People with FA have a low number of white and red blood cells, as well as a low number of platelets. As a result, patients may experience frequent infections, nosebleeds, easy bruising, and unexplained fatigue. FA is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder, as one defective gene from each parent is passed to the child. Although symptoms may vary, children may present with distinctive features such as a small...

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