D59.3

Non-billable

Hemolytic-uremic syndrome

D59.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hemolytic-uremic syndrome. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D59.30 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
D50-D89
Parent
D59
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

You have two kidneys, each about the size of your fist. They are near the middle of your back, just below the rib cage. Inside each kidney there are about a million tiny structures called nephrons. They filter your blood. They remove wastes and extra water, which become urine. The urine flows through tubes called ureters. It goes to your bladder, which stores the urine until you go to the bathroom. Most kidney…

Read more about Kidney Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Notes

  • , if applicable, any associated:
  • acute kidney failure (N17.-)
  • chronic kidney disease (N18.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D59.3?
D59.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Hemolytic-uremic syndrome". It falls under D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism.
Is D59.3 a billable code?
No — D59.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D59.30) for billing.
What are the subcodes of D59.3?
D59.3 has 4 more specific child codes, including D59.30, D59.31, D59.32.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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