ICD10 code of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency G6pd and ICD9 code

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a genetic disorder that affects the red blood cells' ability to produce an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. This deficiency can lead to the destruction of red blood cells, resulting in a condition known as hemolytic anemia. Assigning appropriate diagnostic codes for this condition is crucial for accurate medical coding and billing purposes.

In the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), the code for Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency is D55. The D55 code falls under the category of "Hemolytic anemias due to enzyme deficiencies." It specifically represents the deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and its associated hemolytic anemia.

On the other hand, the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9), which was used prior to ICD-10, had a different coding system. The ICD-9 code for Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency is 282.2. This code falls under the category of "Hereditary hemolytic anemias" in ICD-9.

It is important for healthcare professionals to accurately assign these codes to ensure proper documentation, reimbursement, and statistical analysis. The ICD-10 code D55 provides more specificity and detail compared to the older ICD-9 code 282.2. Therefore, healthcare providers and coders must be well-versed in the current coding system to accurately represent the diagnosis of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency in medical records and claims.