D56Header code — not billable

Thalassemia

Chapter
3. Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Category
D56
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category D56

D56.0Alpha thalassemiaYesD56.1Beta thalassemiaYesD56.2Delta-beta thalassemiaYesD56.3Thalassemia minorYesD56.4Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin [HPFH]YesD56.5Hemoglobin E-beta thalassemiaYesD56.8Other thalassemiasYesD56.9Thalassemia, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D56?

D56 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Thalassemia.

Is D56 a billable code?

No. D56 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is D56 in?

D56 falls under Chapter 3: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism.

When did D56 become effective?

D56 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to D56?

D56 belongs to category D56, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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