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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anemia

ICD-10 Coding for Anemia

D50.0
D62
D63.1

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

Also Known as:
Iron Deficiency Anemia
B12 Deficiency Anemia
Chronic Anemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anemia

Use ICD-10 code D50.0 for iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

Billable Code
D50.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Chronic blood loss with low ferritin levels.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic blood loss anemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chronicity is documented to differentiate from acute blood loss anemia.

Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

Billable Code
D62
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ≥2 g/dL hemoglobin drop within 24 hours
  • • Tachycardia, pallor

Applicable To

  • • Acute blood loss anemia

Anemia in chronic kidney disease

Billable Code
D63.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • eGFR <60
  • • Hemoglobin <10 g/dL

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to CKD
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anemia?

The ICD-10 code for anemia varies by type, such as D50.0 for chronic iron deficiency anemia and D62 for acute blood loss anemia.

How do you code anemia due to chronic kidney disease?

Use ICD-10 code D63.1 for anemia in chronic kidney disease, ensuring CKD is documented as the cause.

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