Other nutritional anemias (D53) ICD-10-CM
The D53 code range covers other nutritional anemias with 6 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 5 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.
- megaloblastic anemia unresponsive to vitamin B12 or folate therapy
Codes in the D53 Range 6 codes · 5 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the D53 range.
Protein Deficiency Anemia
Anemia associated with inadequate protein intake.
Scorbutic Anemia
Anemia associated with vitamin C deficiency.
About the D53 Code Range
These nutritional anemias include named forms, other specified forms, and cases identified only as nutritional anemia.
D53.0 identifies protein deficiency anemia. D53.1 names other megaloblastic anemias, and D53.2 names scorbutic anemia. D53.8 identifies other specified nutritional anemias, while D53.9 identifies unspecified nutritional anemia.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the D53 range?
Of the 6 codes in this range, 5 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 D53 range classify?
The range classifies other nutritional anemias. 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.
