Steven, a 7-year-old, is seen in the emergency department with severe joint pain. Following work-up it is discovered that he is having a severe crisis due to sickle cell anemia.

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The correct code for a crisis due to sickle cell anemia is 282.62. The other options are not specific to sickle cell crisis or do not accurately reflect the severity of the condition.

Steven, a 7-Year-Old, Is Seen in the Emergency Department with Severe