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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Anemia

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Anemia

D64.9
D63.1

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code D64.9 for anemia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Anemia, unspecified

Billable Code
D64.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Hemoglobin levels below 13.6 g/dL for men and 12 g/dL for women

Applicable To

  • • Chronic anemia when etiology is unknown

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the chronic nature and any known underlying conditions.

Anemia in chronic kidney disease

Billable Code
D63.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to CKD

Important Notes

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

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N18.x

Chronic kidney disease stages 1-5

Use with D63.1 to specify the stage of CKD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic anemia?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified chronic anemia is D64.9. For anemia due to chronic kidney disease, use D63.1.

How do you code anemia in chronic kidney disease?

Code D63.1 for anemia in chronic kidney disease, and include the CKD stage code (N18.x) for specificity.

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