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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Vitamin Deficiency Anemia

ICD-10 Coding for Vitamin Deficiency Anemia

D51.0
D51.3
D51.8

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

Also Known as:
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Pernicious Anemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Vitamin Deficiency Anemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Vitamin Deficiency Anemia

Use ICD-10 code D51.0 for vitamin b12 deficiency anemia due to intrinsic factor deficiency, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to intrinsic factor deficiency

Billable Code
D51.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Intrinsic factor antibodies positive

Applicable To

  • • Pernicious anemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure intrinsic factor deficiency is documented.

Dietary vitamin B12 deficiency anemia

Billable Code
D51.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented dietary insufficiency
  • • Vegan diet history

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to poor dietary intake

Important Notes

  • • Ensure dietary cause is documented.

Other specified vitamin B12 deficiency anemias

Billable Code
D51.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Link to underlying condition like Crohn's disease

Applicable To

  • • B12 deficiency due to malabsorption

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific underlying condition.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K29.40

Chronic atrophic gastritis

Use with D51.0 when gastritis is present.

K50.919

Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications

Use with D51.8 when Crohn's disease is the cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for vitamin B12 deficiency anemia?

The ICD-10 code for vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to intrinsic factor deficiency is D51.0. Use D51.3 for dietary deficiency and D51.8 for other specified causes.

How do you code vitamin B12 deficiency anemia?

Code D51.0 for intrinsic factor deficiency, D51.3 for dietary causes, and D51.8 for other specified causes. Ensure documentation supports the specific etiology.

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