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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Low Ferritin

ICD-10 Coding for Low Ferritin

E83.1
D50.8

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

Also Known as:
Iron Deficiency without Anemia
Isolated Low Ferritin
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Low Ferritin

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

Use ICD-10 code E83.1 for disorders of iron metabolism, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Disorders of iron metabolism

Non-Billable
E83.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Ferritin <30 ng/mL with normal hemoglobin

Applicable To

  • • Isolated low ferritin without anemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of anemia.

Other iron deficiency anemias

Billable Code
D50.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Ferritin <12 ng/mL
  • • Hemoglobin <12 g/dL (F) / <13 g/dL (M)

Applicable To

  • • Iron deficiency anemia with low ferritin

Important Notes

  • • Document specific anemia type and underlying cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R53.83

Other fatigue

Use to document fatigue associated with low ferritin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for low ferritin?

The ICD-10 code for low ferritin without anemia is E83.1, which covers disorders of iron metabolism.

How do you code low ferritin with anemia?

For low ferritin with anemia, use D50.8, which specifies iron deficiency anemia.

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