Aplastic anemia DC 7716

Diagnostic Code7716
CategoryThe Hemic and Lymphatic Systems
SubcategoryThe Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems
Also Known AsAplastic anemia
CFR Section4.117
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Rating Criteria
100% Requiring peripheral blood or bone marrow stem cell transplant; or requiring transfusion of platelets or red cells, on average, at least once every six weeks per 12-month period; or infections recurring, on average, at least once every six weeks per 12-month period
60% Requiring transfusion of platelets or red cells, on average, at least once every three months per 12-month period; or infections recurring, on average, at least once every three months per 12-month period; or using continuous therapy with immunosuppressive agent or newer platelet stimulating factors
30% Requiring transfusion of platelets or red cells, on average, at least once per 12-month period; or infections recurring, on average, at least once per 12-month period

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Major depressive disorder
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Aplastic anemia causes depression through fatigue, transfusion dependence, infection risk, and treatment burden.

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