D50: Iron deficiency anemia
Codes under D50 (Iron deficiency anemia). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| D50.0 | Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic) | ✓ |
| D50.0 | Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic) | ✓ |
| D50.1 | Sideropenic dysphagia | ✓ |
| D50.1 | Sideropenic dysphagia | ✓ |
| D50.8 | Other iron deficiency anemias | ✓ |
| D50.8 | Other iron deficiency anemias | ✓ |
| D50.9 | Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified | ✓ |
| D50.9 | Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code D50?
D50 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Iron deficiency anemia. It contains 8 more specific diagnosis codes, 8 of which are billable.
Is D50 a billable code?
No — D50 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example D50.0 — Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)). 8 of the 8 codes under D50 are billable.
What codes fall under D50?
D50 includes D50.0, D50.0, D50.1, D50.1, D50.8, plus 3 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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