Folate deficiency anemia (D52) ICD-10-CM
The D52 code range covers folate deficiency anemia with 5 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 4 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
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.
- folate deficiency without anemia E53.8
Codes in the D52 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the D52 range.
Dietary Folate Deficiency Anemia
Anemia caused by folate deficiency due to insufficient dietary intake.
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Anemia caused by folate deficiency.
About the D52 Code Range
Folate deficiency anemia is anemia caused by a lack of folate. It belongs to the nutritional anemias.
D52 separates dietary folate deficiency anemia (D52.0) from drug-induced folate deficiency anemia (D52.1). It also has subdivisions for other folate deficiency anemias (D52.8) and folate deficiency anemia that is not further specified (D52.9).
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the D52 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the D52 range classify?
The range classifies folate deficiency anemia. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
