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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia

ICD-10 Coding for Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia

D52.0
D52.1
D52.8

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Folic Acid 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
  • • Poor nutritional intake documented

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to poor nutrition

Important Notes

  • • Ensure dietary cause is clearly documented.

Drug-induced folate deficiency anemia

Billable Code
D52.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum folate <4 ng/mL
  • • Documentation of drug use affecting folate metabolism

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to drugs like methotrexate or phenytoin

Important Notes

  • • Document specific drug and its impact on folate levels.

Other specified folate deficiency anemias

Billable Code
D52.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum folate <4 ng/mL
  • • Documented cause such as malabsorption or alcoholism

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to malabsorption or alcoholism

Important Notes

  • • Ensure specific cause is documented.

Unspecified folate deficiency anemia

Billable Code
D52.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum folate <4 ng/mL
  • • No specific cause documented

Applicable To

  • • Anemia with no specified cause

Important Notes

  • • Use only when no specific cause is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T45.1X5A

Adverse effect of drugs

Use to specify the drug causing folate deficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for folic acid deficiency?

The ICD-10 code for folic acid deficiency anemia is D52.0 for dietary causes, D52.1 for drug-induced, and D52.9 for unspecified causes.

How is folic acid deficiency documented?

Document folic acid deficiency by including serum folate levels, dietary history, and any drug use affecting folate metabolism.

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