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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Folate Deficiency Anemia

ICD-10 Coding for Folate Deficiency Anemia

D52.0
D52.1
D52.8

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

Also Known as:
Vitamin B9 Deficiency Anemia
Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Folate Deficiency Anemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Folate Deficiency Anemia

Use ICD-10 code D52.0 for dietary folate deficiency anemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dietary folate deficiency anemia

Billable Code
D52.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum folate <4 ng/mL
  • • MCV >100 fL
  • • Exclusion of drug-induced causes

Applicable To

  • • Malnutrition-related folate deficiency

Important Notes

  • • Ensure dietary cause is documented to avoid audit risks.

Drug-induced folate deficiency anemia

Billable Code
D52.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum folate <4 ng/mL
  • • Documented use of folate-depleting drugs

Applicable To

  • • Folate deficiency due to methotrexate

Important Notes

  • • Document drug name and start date for compliance.

Other specified folate deficiency anemias

Billable Code
D52.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum folate <4 ng/mL
  • • Documented malabsorption condition

Applicable To

  • • Folate deficiency due to malabsorption

Important Notes

  • • Document underlying condition causing malabsorption.

Folate deficiency anemia, unspecified

Billable Code
D52.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum folate <4 ng/mL
  • • Lack of specific etiology documentation

Applicable To

  • • Folate deficiency anemia NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure thorough workup is documented to justify unspecified use.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T45.1X5A

Adverse effect of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs

Use alongside D52.1 to indicate drug-induced cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for folate deficiency anemia?

The ICD-10 code for folate deficiency anemia is D52, with specific subcodes like D52.0 for dietary causes and D52.1 for drug-induced causes.

How is drug-induced folate deficiency coded?

Drug-induced folate deficiency is coded as D52.1, with an additional code for the specific drug causing the deficiency.

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