D75 vs I88.9
D75 (Other and unspecified diseases of blood and blood-forming organs) compared with I88.9 (Nonspecific lymphadenitis, unspecified), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. D75 carries an Excludes2 note covering I88.9: “lymphadenitis NOS (I88.9)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| D75Other and unspecified diseases of blood and blood-forming organs | I88.9Nonspecific lymphadenitis, unspecified | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | D50-D89 — Diseases of the Blood and Blood-forming Organs and Certain Disorders Involving the Immune Mechanism (D50-D89) | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) |
| Definition | Other and unspecified diseases of blood and blood-forming organs is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (D75). | Nonspecific lymphadenitis, unspecified is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (I88.9). |
| Includes | — | Lymphadenitis NOS |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources