ICD Code D64.81

ICD code D64.81 is anemia caused by antineoplastic chemotherapy, which means a patient has developed anemia as a side effect of cancer treatment drugs.

1. Patient is currently undergoing antineoplastic chemotherapy treatment.

2. Laboratory findings indicate decreased hemoglobin or hematocrit levels consistent with anemia.

3. Clinical symptoms of anemia are present, such as fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath, or tachycardia.

4. No evidence of alternative causes for anemia, such as blood loss, nutritional deficiencies, or chronic disease unrelated to chemotherapy.

5. Onset of anemia occurs during or after initiation of chemotherapy regimen.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code D64.81 include:

- 96365: Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis; initial, up to 1 hour

- 96366: Each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

- 96372: Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); subcutaneous or intramuscular

- 36415: Collection of venous blood by venipuncture

- 36410: Venipuncture, age 3 years or older, necessitating physician's skill

- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

- 96360: Intravenous infusion, hydration; initial, 31 minutes to 1 hour

- 96361: Each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

- J0881: Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 mcg (for anemia management)

- J0885: Injection, epoetin alfa, 1000 units (for anemia management)

- J2916: Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg

- J1756: Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg

- J1750: Injection, iron dextran, 50 mg

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment and management of D64.81. Always verify payer-specific guidelines and documentation requirements.

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