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D68.61

Antiphospholipid syndrome

Billable

Code Hierarchy

D68D68.6D68.61

Chapter: 3. Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

Section: D65-D69 - Coagulation defects, purpura and other hemorrhagic conditions

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Anticardiolipin syndrome
  • Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with D68.61

  • R76.0 - anti-phospholipid antibody, finding without diagnosis (R76.0)

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • D68.312 - anti-phospholipid antibody with hemorrhagic disorder (D68.312)
  • D68.62 - lupus anticoagulant syndrome (D68.62)

Related Codes

D68.62Billable

Lupus anticoagulant syndrome

D68.69Billable

Other thrombophilia

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