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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Severe Anemia

ICD-10 Coding for Severe Anemia

D64.9
D50.0

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

Also Known as:
Acute Anemia
Chronic Anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Severe Anemia

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

Use ICD-10 code D64.9 for anemia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Anemia, unspecified

Billable Code
D64.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • No specific type or cause of anemia documented.

Applicable To

  • • Anemia NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of a known cause before using this code.

Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

Billable Code
D50.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Hemoglobin <13 g/dL in men, <12 g/dL in women, with documented chronic blood loss

Applicable To

  • • Chronic blood loss anemia
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for severe anemia?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified severe anemia is D64.9. For specific types, such as iron deficiency anemia due to chronic blood loss, use D50.0.

How should severe anemia be documented?

Document hemoglobin levels, type of anemia, and any underlying causes. Include trends and interventions to support coding.

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