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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anemia Requiring Transfusion

ICD-10 Coding for Anemia Requiring Transfusion

D63.1
D64.81

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

Also Known as:
Transfusion-dependent anemia
Severe anemia with transfusion
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anemia Requiring Transfusion

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anemia Requiring Transfusion

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

  • • eGFR <60
  • • Transferrin saturation <20%
  • • Hb <10 g/dL

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to CKD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure CKD is documented as the cause of anemia.

Anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy

Billable Code
D64.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Anemia onset within 4 weeks of chemotherapy
  • • Absence of other anemia causes

Applicable To

  • • Chemotherapy-induced anemia

Important Notes

  • • Document chemotherapy regimen and timing.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N18.3

CKD stage 3

Use to specify CKD stage when coding D63.1.

T45.1X5A

Adverse effect of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs

Use to specify adverse effects when coding D64.81.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anemia requiring transfusion?

The ICD-10 code for anemia requiring transfusion varies based on the underlying cause, such as D63.1 for anemia in CKD or D64.81 for chemotherapy-induced anemia.

How do you document anemia requiring transfusion?

Document anemia requiring transfusion by linking it to the underlying condition, specifying lab values, and detailing transfusion events.

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