Transient acquired pure red cell aplasia

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a temporary condition characterized by a severe decrease or absence of red blood cell precursors in the bone marrow, leading to anemia. It is an acquired, rather than inherited, disorder where only red blood cell production is affected, while other blood cell lines remain normal.

🎯When to Use

Assign this code when documentation indicates a diagnosis of transient acquired pure red cell aplasia, often seen in association with viral infections (e.g., parvovirus B19) or certain medications. Supporting documentation should clearly state the temporary nature of the condition and the specific impact on red cell production.

💡Coding Tips

Differentiate from chronic forms of pure red cell aplasia, which have different ICD-10-CM codes.
Look for documentation specifying "transient" or "acute" to ensure accurate code selection.
Code any underlying cause or associated condition, such as a viral infection, as an additional diagnosis.

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Code Hierarchy

▲D60Acquired pure red cell aplasia [erythroblastopenia]

D60.1(current)

Crosswalks

284.81ApproxICD-9 284.81ApproxICD-9

Same Category

D60Acquired pure red cell aplasia [erythroblastopenia]D60.0Chronic acquired pure red cell aplasia D60.8Other acquired pure red cell aplasias D60.9Acquired pure red cell aplasia, unspecified