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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Folate Deficiency

ICD-10 Coding for Folate Deficiency

D52.0
D52.1
D52.9

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

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

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

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 <6.8 nmol/L
  • • MCV >100 fL
  • • Documented poor dietary intake

Applicable To

  • • Folate deficiency due to poor nutrition
  • • Alcoholism-related folate deficiency

Important Notes

  • • Ensure dietary cause is clearly documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Drug-induced folate deficiency anemia

Billable Code
D52.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum folate <6.8 nmol/L
  • • MCV >100 fL
  • • Documented drug use causing deficiency

Applicable To

  • • Folate deficiency due to methotrexate
  • • Folate deficiency due to phenytoin

Important Notes

  • • Document specific drug and treatment duration.

Folate deficiency anemia, unspecified

Billable Code
D52.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum folate <6.8 nmol/L
  • • MCV >100 fL
  • • No specific cause documented

Applicable To

  • • Folate deficiency anemia without specified cause

Important Notes

  • • Avoid use if a specific cause can be documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for dietary folate deficiency is D52.0, used when the deficiency is due to inadequate dietary intake.

How is drug-induced folate deficiency coded?

Drug-induced folate deficiency is coded as D52.1, applicable when medications like methotrexate cause the deficiency.

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