2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D53.2Scorbutic anemia
ICD-10-CM Codes›D50–D89›D50-D53›D53
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
D53.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for scorbutic anemia. 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 non megaloblastic anemia associated with nutritional deficiency. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Nutritional anemia.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Non megaloblastic anemia associated with nutritional deficiency
- Vitamin C deficiency anemia
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
- scurvy E54
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
Anemia (essential) (general) (hemoglobin deficiency) (infantile) (primary) (profound) D64.9
scorbutic D53.2
Scorbutus, scorbutic See Also: Scurvy;
anemia D53.2
anemia D53.2
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
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 D53.2 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About D53.2Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for scorbutic anemia?
The ICD-10-CM code for scorbutic anemia is D53.2 (sometimes written as D532). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Is D53.2 (Other nutritional anemias) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report scorbutic anemia on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does D53.2 group to?
When scorbutic anemia 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 D53.2?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, scorbutic anemia converts to ICD-9-CM 281.8 (nutritional anemia NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
