ICD-10 Code D68.4 – Acquired coagulation factor deficiency (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D68.4 – Acquired coagulation factor deficiency
What it is
D68.4 identifies an acquired reduction or absence of one or more clotting factors, meaning the blood does not clot normally. Use it when the deficiency is not inherited and is documented as acquired.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include easy bruising, prolonged bleeding after injury or procedures, or abnormal coagulation studies when a factor deficiency is confirmed.
When to use this code
Use D68.4 when the provider documents acquired coagulation factor deficiency, such as a deficiency related to illness, medication effect, liver disease, or another acquired cause. Code it only when the record clearly supports a factor deficiency rather than a nonspecific bleeding problem.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for inherited coagulation disorders or for isolated abnormal bleeding without documented factor deficiency. Check documentation if the cause is only suspected or not specified.
Coding tip
Confirm that the deficiency is explicitly acquired and documented by the clinician before assigning D68.4.