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ICD-10-CM Code for Refractory anemia, unspecified D46.4

ICD-10 code D46.4 for Refractory anemia, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Neoplasms .

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Refractory anemia, unspecified

D46

Excludes2: drug-induced aplastic anemia (D61.1)

Use additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

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