ICD-10 Coding for Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia(D68.5, D68.51, D68.51A)

Learn about Factor V Leiden thrombophilia, including ICD-10 coding, documentation requirements, and clinical validation for accurate diagnosis and billing.

Also known as:
Factor V Leiden MutationFVLActivated Protein C Resistance
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
D68.59Other primary thrombophilia
D68.51Activated protein C resistance

Clinical Decision Support

Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.

Key Information

Essential facts and insights aboutFactor V Leiden Thrombophilia

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Activated protein C resistanceD68.51

Use when documentation specifically mentions APC resistance.

Other primary thrombophiliaD68.59

Use when APC resistance is not specifically documented.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia.

Documenting 'thrombophilia' without specifying type

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Specify type of thrombophilia in documentation, Include genetic test results

Using D68.59 without genetic confirmation

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential claim denial due to lack of supporting documentation., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records and data.

Mitigation

Ensure genetic testing results are documented before coding.

Genetic Testing Documentation

Impact

Lack of genetic test documentation for D68.59.

Mitigation

Ensure all genetic tests are documented in the patient's record.

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