D59.31
Billable codeInfection-associated hemolytic-uremic syndrome
The ICD-10 code for infection-associated hemolytic-uremic syndrome is D59.31.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Shiga toxin-producing E. coli [STEC] related hemolytic uremic syndrome
- Typical hemolytic uremic syndrome
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- code to identify associated infection, such as :
- E. coli infection (B96.2-)
- Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
- Pneumococcal meningitis (G00.1)
- Pneumococcal pneumonia (J13)
- Sepsis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae (A40.3)
- Shigella dysenteriae (A03.9)
- Streptococcus pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (B95.3)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- D59.30Hemolytic-uremic syndrome, unspecified
- D59.32Hereditary hemolytic-uremic syndrome
- D59.39Other hemolytic-uremic syndrome
- D59.31Infection-associated hemolytic-uremic syndrome
Associated MS-DRGs
D59.31 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.