D50.9: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2027
What ICD-10-CM says
Notes at D50, Iron deficiency anemia (they apply to every code under it)
Includes
- asiderotic anemia
- hypochromic anemia
What D50.9 covers
D50.9 is for iron deficiency anemia when the cause of the iron deficiency is not documented. The D50 category includes hypochromic and asiderotic anemia.
Primary care, hematology, OB-GYN and gastroenterology use it. Iron deficiency anemia due to chronic blood loss is D50.0, sideropenic dysphagia D50.1 and other iron deficiency anemias D50.8. Anemia of unstated type is D64.9.
Billing and coding notes
D50.9 is billable but unspecified. If the provider links the anemia to chronic blood loss, D50.0 is the accurate code. Acute blood loss anemia is a different condition, coded D62.
Iron deficiency without anemia is not coded in D50; it has its own code, E61.1. Make sure anemia is documented before using D50.9.
Related codes under D50
Questions about D50.9
What is the difference between D50.9 and D50.0?
D50.9 is iron deficiency anemia with no cause stated. D50.0 is iron deficiency anemia secondary to chronic blood loss.
Is D50.9 used for low iron without anemia?
No. Iron deficiency without anemia is coded E61.1. D50.9 needs a documented anemia.
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