2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D50.1Sideropenic dysphagia
ICD-10-CM Codes›D50–D89›D50-D53›D50
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
D50.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for sideropenic dysphagia. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 811 through 812. Coders also document this condition as esophageal web. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Dysphagia and Nutritional anemia.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Esophageal web
- Esophageal web / ring
- Plummer-Vinson syndrome
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Kelly-Paterson syndrome
- Plummer-Vinson syndrome
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
sideropenic D50.1
Plummer-Vinson syndrome D50.1
Syndrome See Also: Disease;
Kelly's D50.1
Plummer-Vinson D50.1
sideropenic D50.1
Vinson-Plummer D50.1
Waldenström-Kjellberg D50.1
Vinson-Plummer syndrome D50.1
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Esophageal Web
a thin membrane that is present in the esophageal lumen. it is composed of mucosa and submucosa and it may be associated with plummer-vinson syndrome.
Patient EducationClinical
Anemia
If you have anemia, your blood does not carry enough oxygen to the rest of your body. The most common cause of anemia is not having enough iron. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives the red color to blood. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
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Convert D50.1 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About D50.1Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for sideropenic dysphagia?
The ICD-10-CM code for sideropenic dysphagia is D50.1 (sometimes written as D501). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Is D50.1 (Iron deficiency anemia) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report sideropenic dysphagia on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does D50.1 group to?
When sideropenic dysphagia is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 811, 812, with relative weights from 0.9182 to 1.4043 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of D50.1?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, sideropenic dysphagia converts to ICD-9-CM 280.8 (iron defic anemia NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
