D56.1

Billable

Beta thalassemia

D56.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Beta thalassemia. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
D50-D89
Parent
D56
Edition
FY2026

D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

Includes

  • Beta thalassemia major
  • Cooley's anemia
  • Homozygous beta thalassemia
  • Severe beta thalassemia
  • Thalassemia intermedia
  • Thalassemia major

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • beta thalassemia minor (D56.3)
  • beta thalassemia trait (D56.3)
  • delta-beta thalassemia (D56.2)
  • hemoglobin E-beta thalassemia (D56.5)
  • sickle-cell beta thalassemia (D57.4-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D56.1?
D56.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Beta thalassemia". It falls under D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism.
Is D56.1 a billable code?
Yes — D56.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from D56.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): beta thalassemia minor (D56.3); beta thalassemia trait (D56.3); delta-beta thalassemia (D56.2); hemoglobin E-beta thalassemia (D56.5).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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