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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anemia of Chronic Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Anemia of Chronic Disease

D63.1
D63.8

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for anemia of chronic disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Anemia of Inflammation
Anemia of Chronic Illness
anemia chronic disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anemia of Chronic Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anemia of Chronic Disease

Use ICD-10 code D63.1 for anemia in chronic kidney disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Anemia in chronic kidney disease

Billable Code
D63.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of CKD with anemia
documentation:
  • • Explicit linkage of anemia to CKD

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure CKD is documented and linked to anemia.

Anemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
D63.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Explicit documentation linking anemia to a specific chronic disease
  • • Exclusion of other anemia causes

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to rheumatoid arthritis
  • • Anemia due to HIV

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific chronic disease causing anemia.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N18.x

Chronic kidney disease stages

Required to specify the stage of CKD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anemia of chronic disease?

The ICD-10 code for anemia of chronic disease linked to chronic kidney disease is D63.1, and for other chronic diseases, it is D63.8.

How should anemia of chronic disease be documented?

Anemia of chronic disease should be documented with explicit linkage to the chronic condition, using phrases like 'anemia due to CKD'.

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