Sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus with crisis with oth comp

This code signifies a specific type of sickle cell disease, sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus, which is currently experiencing a painful crisis. The crisis is further complicated by an additional, specified complication not otherwise classified. This condition involves both abnormal hemoglobin production (sickle cell) and reduced beta-globin chain synthesis (thalassemia).

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus, the patient is experiencing an acute painful crisis, and there is an additional, distinct complication documented that is not covered by more specific codes. Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing the specific type of sickle cell disease, the presence of a crisis, and the nature of the "other specified complication."

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus" and not just general sickle cell disease or thalassemia.
• Verify the presence of a "crisis" and an "other specified complication" in the medical record.
• Do not use this code if a more specific code exists for the documented complication.