D57.8
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Other sickle-cell disorders
Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Also Known As
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • other hemoglobinopathies (D58.-)
📋 Code Instructions
inherited- • code for any associated fever (R50.81)
Child Codes (2)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code D57.8 represents other sickle-cell disorders. This code falls under the Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 2 more specific child codes under D57.8. Coders should note that D57.8 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code D57.8?
ICD-10-CM code D57.8 is "Other sickle-cell disorders". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89).
Is D57.8 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, D57.8 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with D57.8?
D57.8 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in D57
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)