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

ICD-10 Coding for Folic Acid Deficiency

D52.9
D52.0
D52.1

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Folic Acid Deficiency

Use ICD-10 code D52.9 for folate deficiency anemia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Folate deficiency anemia, unspecified

Billable Code
D52.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum folate <4 ng/mL
  • • MCV >100 fL
  • • Exclusion of B12 deficiency

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified folate deficiency anemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the specific cause if known to avoid using unspecified codes.

Dietary folate deficiency anemia

Billable Code
D52.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum folate <4 ng/mL
  • • Dietary history indicating poor intake

Applicable To

  • • Folate deficiency anemia due to inadequate dietary intake

Important Notes

  • • Document dietary habits clearly to support this code.

Drug-induced folate deficiency anemia

Billable Code
D52.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum folate <4 ng/mL
  • • History of medication use known to affect folate levels

Applicable To

  • • Folate deficiency anemia due to medication use

Important Notes

  • • Link the specific drug to the deficiency for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.899

Long-term (current) drug therapy

Use to indicate long-term use of medications that may cause folate deficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How do you code folic acid deficiency without anemia?

Use ICD-10 code E53.8 for folic acid deficiency without anemia, ensuring no anemia is present.

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