D57.451
Billable codeSickle-cell thalassemia beta plus with acute chest syndrome
The ICD-10 code for sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus with acute chest syndrome is D57.451.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- HbS-beta plus with acute chest syndrome
- Sickle-cell beta plus with acute chest syndrome
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- D57.452Sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus with splenic sequestration
- D57.453Sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus with cerebral vascular involvement
- D57.454Sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus with dactylitis
- D57.458Sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus with crisis with other specified complication
- D57.459Sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus with crisis, unspecified
- D57.451Sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus with acute chest syndrome
Associated MS-DRGs
D57.451 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.