D56.5

Billable

Hemoglobin E-beta thalassemia

D56.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hemoglobin E-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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • beta thalassemia (D56.1)
  • beta thalassemia minor (D56.3)
  • beta thalassemia trait (D56.3)
  • delta-beta thalassemia (D56.2)
  • delta-beta thalassemia trait (D56.3)
  • hemoglobin E disease (D58.2)
  • other hemoglobinopathies (D58.2)
  • sickle-cell beta thalassemia (D57.4-)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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