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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Normocytic Anemia

ICD-10 Coding for Normocytic Anemia

D63.1
D63.8
D64.9

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

Also Known as:
Anemia of Chronic Disease
Anemia in Chronic Illness
anemia in ckd
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Normocytic Anemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Normocytic Anemia

Use ICD-10 code D63.1 for anemia in chronic kidney disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Anemia in chronic kidney disease

Billable Code
D63.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of CKD with normocytic anemia

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to CKD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure CKD is documented as the underlying cause.

Anemia in other chronic diseases

Billable Code
D63.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • CRP >10 mg/L
  • • ESR >40 mm/hr
  • • Active autoimmune disease

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to rheumatoid arthritis
  • • Anemia due to malignancy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the chronic disease causing anemia.

Anemia, unspecified

Billable Code
D64.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lack of specific anemia type documentation

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified anemia

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using if specific anemia type is known.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N18.x

Chronic kidney disease stages

Use to specify the stage of CKD when coding D63.1.

M05.00-M06.9

Rheumatoid arthritis

Use to specify the underlying chronic disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for normocytic anemia?

The ICD-10 code for normocytic anemia associated with chronic kidney disease is D63.1, while D63.8 is used for anemia in other chronic diseases.

How is normocytic anemia documented?

Document normocytic anemia by specifying the underlying chronic condition and providing lab results such as MCV, ferritin, and CRP levels.

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