Iron Deficiency Anemia ICD-10-CM Codes

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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Iron Deficiency Anemia Which Iron Deficiency Anemia ICD codes are Billable?Clinical Information Synonyms Include FAQS

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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron Deficiency Anemia is classified under several ICD-10 codes, each representing a different form of the condition. Here are six commonly used codes:

D50.0: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
D50.1: Sideropenic dysphagia
D50.8: Other iron deficiency anemias
D50.9: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
D50.81: Iron deficiency anemia due to inadequate dietary iron intake
D50.82: Iron deficiency anemia due to hookworm

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Which Iron Deficiency Anemia ICD codes are Billable?

In most circumstances, all the ICD-10 codes for Iron Deficiency Anemia mentioned above (D50.0, D50.1, D50.8, D50.9, D50.81, and D50.82) are billable codes.

Clinical Information

Iron deficiency anemia arises when the body doesn't have enough iron to produce sufficient red blood cells.
This condition can result from inadequate dietary iron intake, chronic blood loss, or poor iron absorption.
Symptoms may include fatigue, weakness, pallor, shortness of breath, and palpitations.
Severe or prolonged iron deficiency anemia can lead to complications like heart problems, infections, growth issues (in children), and pregnancy complications.

Synonyms Include:

Anemia, iron deficiency
Anemia, microcytic, hypochromic
Anemia, microcytic, normochromic
Anemia, normocytic, hypochromic
Iron deficiency anemia
Iron deficiency anemia in childbirth
Iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy
Iron deficiency anemia of pregnancy
Iron deficiency anemia postpartum
Microcytic anemia
Microcytic hypochromic anemia
Microcytic normochromic anemia
Normocytic hypochromic anemia
Postpartum (after childbirth) iron deficiency anemia

Commonly asked questions

When to use an Iron Deficiency Anemia ICD code?

Iron Deficiency Anemia ICD-10 codes should be used when a healthcare provider has definitively diagnosed this condition.

Are Iron Deficiency Anemia diagnoses billable?

In most cases, Iron Deficiency Anemia diagnoses using the provided ICD-10 codes are billable.

What are the common treatments for Iron Deficiency Anemia Diagnosis Codes?

Treatment typically involves dietary changes to increase iron intake, iron supplements, and in severe cases, procedures such as blood transfusions or intravenous iron therapy. The specific treatment will depend on the patient's condition and the underlying cause of the anemia.