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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ferritin Screening

ICD-10 Coding for Ferritin Screening

D50.9
E83.11

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

Also Known as:
Serum Ferritin Test
Iron Storage Test
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ferritin Screening

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ferritin Screening

Use ICD-10 code D50.9 for iron deficiency anemia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

Billable Code
D50.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Low hemoglobin levels
  • • Low serum ferritin <30 ng/mL

Applicable To

  • • Iron deficiency anemia NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports iron deficiency as the cause of anemia.

Hereditary hemochromatosis

Non-Billable
E83.11
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Elevated serum ferritin >500 ng/mL
  • • Genetic testing confirming HFE mutation

Applicable To

  • • HFE-related hemochromatosis

Important Notes

  • • Document genetic testing results to support diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R53.83

Other fatigue

Use when fatigue is a presenting symptom prompting ferritin testing.

R79.89

Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

Use when abnormal ferritin levels are noted without a specific diagnosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ferritin screening?

The ICD-10 code for ferritin screening depends on the underlying condition, such as D50.9 for iron deficiency anemia or E83.11 for hereditary hemochromatosis.

Is ferritin screening covered by insurance?

Ferritin screening is covered when medically necessary, such as for diagnosing iron deficiency anemia or monitoring hereditary hemochromatosis.

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