ICD-10 Code D61.8 – Other specified aplastic anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D61.8 – Other specified aplastic anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes
What it is
D61.8 is used for aplastic anemia or bone marrow failure that does not fit a more specific ICD-10 category. It covers documented marrow failure syndromes that are described as “other specified.”
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings in marrow failure include anemia-related fatigue, infection risk from low white cells, and bleeding or bruising from low platelets.
When to use this code
Use D61.8 when the provider documents an aplastic anemia or bone marrow failure syndrome that is specified but not named by a more exact code. It is also appropriate when the record clearly distinguishes the condition from idiopathic aplastic anemia or other listed marrow disorders. Check documentation if the diagnosis wording is vague.
Do not use for
Do not use D61.8 for unspecified aplastic anemia when the record does not identify a more specific type. Do not use it for anemia caused by blood loss, iron deficiency, or other non-marrow causes.
Coding tip
Code the documented marrow failure diagnosis exactly as stated, and query if the note only says “anemia” without confirming aplastic or marrow failure disease.