D46.1

Applicable To

• RARS

Approximate Synonyms

• Anemia, ringed sideroblasts, refractory

• Refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts clinical)

Clinical Information

• A myelodysplastic syndrome characterized by an anemia in which 15% or more of the erythroid precursors are ringed sideroblasts. The ring sideroblast is an erythroid precursor in which one third or more of the nucleus is encircled by granules which are positive for iron stain. It occurs primarily in older individuals. The median survival exceeds 5 years. who, 2001)

Details

• D46.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM D46.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of D46.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 D46.1 may differ.