Question

Winter is seen today for the management of her acquired polycythemia. What ICD-10-CM code is reported?

a) D45.9
b) D75.1
c) D89.2
d) D89.9

Answer 1

The correct ICD-10-CM code for acquired polycythemia is D75.1, designated for secondary polycythemia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking for the correct ICD-10-CM code for acquired polycythemia. The correct code to report for acquired polycythemia, according to the ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification), is D75.1. This code is designated for secondary polycythemia, which is another term for acquired polycythemia.