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

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Disease Anemia

D63.1
D63.8

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

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

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

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_criteria:
  • • Presence of CKD with anemia symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage between anemia and CKD is clearly documented.

Anemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
D63.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Hemoglobin <12 g/dL in women or <13 g/dL in men
  • • Ferritin >100 ng/mL with CRP >5 mg/L

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to rheumatoid arthritis
  • • Anemia due to malignancy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the chronic disease causing anemia.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E86.0

Dehydration

Use if dehydration contributes to anemia severity.

R53.83

Fatigue

Use to document symptoms associated with anemia.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for anemia in chronic kidney disease is D63.1. It should be used when anemia is directly linked to CKD.

How do you code anemia in chronic diseases?

Code the underlying chronic disease first, followed by D63.1 for CKD-related anemia or D63.8 for other chronic diseases.

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