ABO incompat react due to tranfs of bld/bld prod, unsp, init

ABO incompatibility reaction due to transfusion of blood or blood products, unspecified, initial encounter

AIClinical Context

Clinical Description

This code signifies an adverse reaction occurring when a patient receives a blood transfusion that is incompatible with their ABO blood type, but the specific type of incompatibility is not documented. This immune response can lead to serious complications, including hemolysis.

When to Use

Apply this code when a patient experiences an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction due to ABO incompatibility, and the medical record does not specify whether it was an A, B, or AB incompatibility. This is appropriate for the initial encounter where the reaction is being evaluated and treated.

Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly links the reaction to a blood or blood product transfusion.
Only use this unspecified code if the specific ABO incompatibility (e.g., A, B, AB) is not documented.
Remember the "XA" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for this condition.

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Crosswalks

999.60ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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