Iron deficiency anemia (D50)

ICD-10 code D50 covers iron deficiency anemia and its specific types, which include anemia caused by chronic blood loss, nutritional shortages, and other underlying conditions. These codes help classify the precise cause and nature of iron deficiency anemia for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

The ICD-10 code for iron deficiency anemia (D50) includes several subcategories that address different causes. For example, D50.0 is used when anemia results from long-term blood loss, also known as normocytic anemia due to chronic blood loss. D50.1 identifies sideropenic dysphagia, also called Plummer-Vinson syndrome or esophageal web, highlighting the connection between anemia and swallowing difficulties. Other types of iron deficiency anemia fall under D50.8, which includes cases related to dietary insufficiency, increased iron requirements in infancy or adolescence, and conditions like celiac disease or hereditary forms. When the cause is not clearly specified, D50.9 is applied, encompassing iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy, restless leg syndrome related to iron deficiency, and idiopathic hypochromic anemia. This detailed coding supports healthcare professionals and medical coders in pinpointing the specific form of iron deficiency anemia for accurate clinical documentation.