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D68.62

Lupus anticoagulant syndrome

Billable

Code Hierarchy

D68D68.6D68.62

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

  • Lupus anticoagulant
  • Presence of systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE] inhibitor

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with D68.62

  • R76.0 - lupus anticoagulant (LAC) finding without diagnosis (R76.0)

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

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

  • D68.61 - anticardiolipin syndrome (D68.61)
  • D68.61 - antiphospholipid syndrome (D68.61)
  • D68.312 - lupus anticoagulant (LAC) with hemorrhagic disorder (D68.312)

Related Codes

D68.61Billable

Antiphospholipid syndrome

D68.69Billable

Other thrombophilia

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