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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for RAEB

D46.2

Refractory anemia with excess of blasts [RAEB]

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “RAEB (refractory anemia with excess blasts)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding RAEB

The ICD-10-CM code for RAEB is D46.2 (Refractory anemia with excess of blasts [RAEB]).

Within D46 (myelodysplastic syndromes), D46.2 is specifically for refractory anemia with excess of blasts [RAEB]. Related codes cover refractory anemia without ring sideroblasts, so stated (D46.0), refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts (D46.1), refractory anemia, unspecified (D46.4), myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified (D46.9), refractory cytopenia with multilineage dysplasia (D46.A), refractory cytopenia with multilineage dysplasia and ring sideroblasts (D46.B), myelodysplastic syndrome with isolated del(5q) chromosomal abnormality (D46.C) and other myelodysplastic syndromes (D46.Z).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: D46.20 (unspecified), D46.21 (1) and D46.22 (2).

Use an additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).

Common questions about RAEB ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for RAEB?

D46.2 — Refractory anemia with excess of blasts [RAEB] (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is D46.2 billable?

No. D46.2 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.