D50.0 – Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

D50.0 Diagnosis Code: Iron Deficiency Anemia Secondary to Blood Loss (Chronic)

• The D50.0 diagnosis code pertains to iron deficiency anemia caused by chronic blood loss.
• This condition typically arises from persistent or recurrent bleeding, often from the gastrointestinal tract or the uterus.
• Individuals with D50.0 often present symptoms such as fatigue, pallor, and shortness of breath.
• Diagnosis usually involves blood tests showing low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, low iron levels, and small, pale red blood cells.

Is D50.0 Billable?

Yes, D50.0 is a billable code. Health professionals use this code in medical billing to denote the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia secondary to chronic blood loss for reimbursement purposes.

Clinical Information

• Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type worldwide, and chronic blood loss is one of its leading causes.
• Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding from ulcers, hemorrhoids, gastritis, and colorectal cancer is a common cause. For women, heavy menstrual bleeding can also lead to this condition.
• If left untreated, it may lead to complications such as heart problems due to increased heart rate as the body tries to compensate for the lack of oxygen-carrying blood cells.
• Treatment generally involves addressing the source of bleeding and supplementing the diet with iron.

Synonyms Include:

• Anemia due to chronic blood loss
• Chronic posthemorrhagic anemia
• Iron deficiency anemia from blood loss
• Secondary iron deficiency anemia

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Iron Deficiency

• D50.1 - Iron deficiency anemia secondary to inadequate dietary iron intake
• D50.8 - Other iron deficiency anemias
• D50.9 - Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
• D51.1 - Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to selective vitamin B12 malabsorption with proteinuria
• D51.9 - Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
• D52.9 - Folate deficiency anemia, unspecified