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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Protein Deficiency

ICD-10 Coding for Protein Deficiency

D53.0
D68.51
E43

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

Also Known as:
Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
Hypoproteinemia
Protein S Deficiency
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Protein Deficiency

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

Use ICD-10 code D53.0 for protein deficiency anemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Protein deficiency anemia

Billable Code
D53.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of hypoproteinemia and anemia
documentation:
  • • Detailed note on protein deficiency causing anemia

Applicable To

  • • Hypoproteinemia with anemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies protein deficiency as the cause of anemia.

Activated protein C resistance

Billable Code
D68.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Genetic confirmation of Factor V Leiden mutation
  • • APC resistance ratio >2.0

Applicable To

  • • Factor V Leiden mutation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure genetic testing results are documented.

Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

Billable Code
E43
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • ASPEN criteria: >10% weight loss, BMI <18.5, reduced grip strength

Applicable To

  • • Severe malnutrition

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ASPEN criteria are documented in the medical record.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E43

Severe protein-calorie malnutrition

Use when severe malnutrition is present alongside anemia.

Z84.81

Family history of thrombophilia

Use to indicate family history of coagulation disorders.

R63.4

Abnormal weight loss

Use to document significant weight loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for protein deficiency anemia?

The ICD-10 code for protein deficiency anemia is D53.0, used when anemia is directly attributed to protein deficiency.

How is severe protein-calorie malnutrition coded?

Severe protein-calorie malnutrition is coded as E43, requiring documentation of ASPEN criteria such as significant weight loss and low BMI.

What documentation is needed for D68.51?

D68.51 requires genetic confirmation of Factor V Leiden mutation or an APC resistance ratio greater than 2.0.

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