D53: Other nutritional anemias
Codes under D53 (Other nutritional anemias). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| D53.0 | Protein deficiency anemia | ✓ |
| D53.0 | Protein deficiency anemia | ✓ |
| D53.1 | Other megaloblastic anemias, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| D53.1 | Other megaloblastic anemias, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| D53.2 | Scorbutic anemia | ✓ |
| D53.2 | Scorbutic anemia | ✓ |
| D53.8 | Other specified nutritional anemias | ✓ |
| D53.8 | Other specified nutritional anemias | ✓ |
| D53.9 | Nutritional anemia, unspecified | ✓ |
| D53.9 | Nutritional anemia, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code D53?
D53 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other nutritional anemias. It contains 10 more specific diagnosis codes, 10 of which are billable.
Is D53 a billable code?
No — D53 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 D53.0 — Protein deficiency anemia). 10 of the 10 codes under D53 are billable.
What codes fall under D53?
D53 includes D53.0, D53.0, D53.1, D53.1, D53.2, plus 5 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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