ICD Code D68.8

ICD code D68.8 is used to identify other specified coagulation defects, which are blood clotting disorders not classified under more specific codes.

1. Presence of abnormal bleeding or bruising not explained by common coagulation disorders

2. Laboratory evidence of coagulation abnormalities that do not fit criteria for hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or other well-defined coagulation defects

3. Clinical suspicion or diagnosis of a rare or less common coagulation disorder not otherwise classified

4. Recurrent or unexplained thrombotic or hemorrhagic events

5. Family history suggestive of an inherited coagulation defect not otherwise specified

6. Exclusion of more common or specifically defined coagulation disorders through appropriate diagnostic testing

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code D68.8 include:

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 85610 (Prothrombin time)

- 85730 (Thromboplastin time, partial [PTT]; plasma or whole blood)

- 85210 (Fibrinogen; activity)

- 85379 (Fibrin D-dimer; quantitative)

- 85390 (Clotting inhibitors or anticoagulants; each)

- 85732 (Thrombin time)

- 85613 (Thrombin time; plasma)

- 85384 (Factor assay, each)

- 99354-99357 (Prolonged evaluation and management services, if applicable)

- 96365-96368 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical scenario associated with ICD code D68.8.

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