R71
⚠ Non-billable
Abnormality of red blood cells
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings
Code
R71
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Excludes1 — never code together
- anemias (D50-D64)
- anemia of premature infant (P61.2)
- benign (familial) polycythemia (D75.0)
- congenital anemias (P61.2-P61.4)
- newborn anemia due to isoimmunization (P55.-)
- polycythemia neonatorum (P61.1)
- polycythemia NOS (D75.1)
- polycythemia vera (D45)
- secondary polycythemia (D75.1)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R71?
ICD-10-CM code R71 represents Abnormality of red blood cells. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is R71 billable?
No. R71 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is R71 in?
R71 belongs to the Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings chapter (R00–R99) of ICD-10-CM.
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