ICD-10 Code D60.9 – Acquired pure red cell aplasia, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D60.9 – Acquired pure red cell aplasia, unspecified
What it is
D60.9 identifies acquired pure red cell aplasia when the type is not further specified. It describes a disorder where the bone marrow does not make enough red blood cell precursors, causing anemia.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include anemia with low reticulocyte production and marked reduction of erythroid precursors in the marrow, while white blood cells and platelets are usually preserved.
When to use this code
Use D60.9 when the provider documents acquired pure red cell aplasia but does not name a cause or subtype. It also fits cases where the record confirms the diagnosis, yet details are insufficient for a more specific code.
Choose this code only after reviewing the note, pathology, and problem list for a more precise statement. If the record links the condition to another known cause, code that documented cause when supported by the classification. Check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use D60.9 for congenital or hereditary red cell aplasia, or for general anemia without confirmation of pure red cell aplasia. Do not assign it when another specific acquired form is documented.
Coding tip
If the chart says “pure red cell aplasia” without further detail, verify that it is acquired and unspecified before selecting D60.9.