Lupus anticoagulant syndrome

This code represents a specific acquired thrombophilia characterized by the presence of lupus anticoagulant antibodies, leading to an increased risk of thrombosis. It signifies a diagnosed condition where the lupus anticoagulant is clinically significant, often associated with autoimmune disorders.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of "lupus anticoagulant syndrome" or "lupus anticoagulant with thrombotic disorder." This diagnosis typically follows positive laboratory findings for lupus anticoagulant in a patient presenting with thrombotic events or recurrent pregnancy loss.

• Do not use this code for an isolated positive lupus anticoagulant lab finding without a confirmed diagnosis of the syndrome.
• Distinguish carefully from antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) or anticardiolipin syndrome, which are classified elsewhere.
• If the lupus anticoagulant is associated with a hemorrhagic disorder, a different code from the D68.3 category should be considered.