D46.B
ICD-10-CMRefractory cytopenia with multilineage dysplasia and ring sideroblasts
This code describes a specific subtype of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) characterized by persistent low blood cell counts (cytopenia) affecting multiple cell lines (red blood cells, white blood cells, and/or platelets), abnormal development of these cells (dysplasia), and the presence of ring sideroblasts in the bone marrow. It signifies a more aggressive form of MDS compared to those without ring sideroblasts.
Use this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of refractory cytopenia with multilineage dysplasia and ring sideroblasts. This diagnosis is typically made based on bone marrow biopsy findings, peripheral blood smears, and genetic testing. It applies to patients with confirmed MDS meeting these specific diagnostic criteria.
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