ICD-10 Code D60.0 – Chronic acquired pure red cell aplasia (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D60.0 – Chronic acquired pure red cell aplasia
What it is
D60.0 identifies chronic acquired pure red cell aplasia, a disorder in which the bone marrow makes too few red blood cell precursors. It causes persistent anemia from reduced red cell production, not from blood loss or general marrow failure.
Clinical signs
Patients typically show signs of anemia such as fatigue, pallor, and shortness of breath. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, and confirm that the record supports selective red cell aplasia rather than another anemia type.
When to use this code
Use D60.0 when the provider documents chronic acquired pure red cell aplasia or an equivalent diagnosis. Apply it for cases described as acquired, persistent, or immune-mediated red cell aplasia when the documentation clearly distinguishes it from congenital forms.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for anemia due to bleeding, iron deficiency, hemolysis, or unspecified aplastic anemia. Check documentation if the note does not clearly identify pure red cell aplasia.
Coding tip
Verify that the chart states chronic acquired pure red cell aplasia, because “anemia” alone is not enough for D60.0.