2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D63Anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM Codes›D50–D89›D60-D64›D63

ICD-10-CM D63
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

D63 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as D63.0, D63.1, and D63.8.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
D63
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere
Short Description
Anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
D60-D64
Aplastic and other anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes

Code Classification

ChapterD50–D89Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
SectionD60-D64Aplastic and other anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes
CategoryD63Anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere
This CodeD63Anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere

Specific Coding for Anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhereOverview

Non-specific codes like D63 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use D63.0 for Anemia in neoplastic disease

  • Use D63.1 for Anemia in chronic kidney disease

  • Use D63.8 for Anemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to D63: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 3. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 3 (D50-D89) Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism applies to 324 codes
  • autoimmune disease (systemic) NOS (M35.9)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About D63Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere?

D63 is the ICD-10-CM category for anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is D63 (Anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere need a more specific code from this category, such as D63.0, D63.1, and D63.8.