Iron deficiency anemia (D50) ICD-10-CM
The D50 code range covers iron 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.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- asiderotic anemia
- hypochromic anemia
Codes in the D50 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the D50 range.
Anemia, Iron-Deficiency
Anemia characterized by decreased or absent iron stores, low serum iron concentration, low transferrin saturation, and low hemoglobin concentration or hematocrit value. The erythrocytes are hypochromic and microcytic and the iron binding capacity is increased.
Plummer-Vinson Syndrome
A syndrome of DYSPHAGIA with IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA that is due to congenital anomalies in the ESOPHAGUS (such as cervical esophageal webs). It is known as Patterson-Kelly syndrome in the United Kingdom.
About the D50 Code Range
Iron deficiency anemia involves depleted iron stores and low hemoglobin or hematocrit. It belongs to the nutritional anemias group.
D50 separates anemia due to chronic blood loss (D50.0) from other iron deficiency anemias (D50.8) and unspecified iron deficiency anemia (D50.9). D50.1 identifies sideropenic dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing associated with iron deficiency.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the D50 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 D50 range classify?
The range classifies iron 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.
