What does ICD-10 code D68 mean?

ICD-10 code D68 is the standardized code used for other coagulation defects in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code D68 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code D68 when recording other coagulation defects in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code D68 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code D68: Other coagulation defects

Name: ICD-10 Code D68: Other coagulation defects
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:04:27.199Z

D68 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Other coagulation defects. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents other coagulation defects in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

3Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)

block

D65-D69Coagulation defects, purpura and other hemorrhagic conditions

currentD65-D69

Official coding notes

Excludes1 (do not code together)

abnormal coagulation profile NOS (R79.1)

Excludes2 (may code together if documented)

coagulation defects complicating abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.1)
coagulation defects complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O45.0, O46.0, O67.0, O72.3)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

HematologistGeneral Physician

Sibling codes

D65Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]billable D66Hereditary factor VIII deficiencybillable D67Hereditary factor IX deficiencybillable D69Purpura and other hemorrhagic conditions

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

D68

Replacement codes

D68.1 — Hereditary factor XI deficiencyD68.2 — Hereditary deficiency of other clotting factorsD68.4 — Acquired coagulation factor deficiencyD68.8 — Other specified coagulation defectsD68.9 — Coagulation defect, unspecified

Common synonyms

Other coagulation defects

Frequently asked questions

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