Other nutritional anemias (D53)
ICD-10 codes in the D53 series cover various types of nutritional anemias caused by deficiencies in proteins, vitamins, and minerals. These codes help pinpoint specific anemia types related to inadequate nutrition, such as protein deficiency anemia (D53.0), megaloblastic anemias from vitamin B12 or folate problems (D53.1), scorbutic anemia from vitamin C deficiency (D53.2), and other less common nutritional causes (D53.8). There is also a code for unspecified nutritional anemia (D53.9).
These codes are essential for identifying anemia conditions linked to nutritional deficits beyond iron deficiency, including non megaloblastic anemia associated with nutritional deficiency and specialized forms like thiamine-responsive megaloblastic anemia. For example, D53.1 includes a wide range of megaloblastic anemia causes such as pernicious anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, and folate absorption issues. The code D53.2 applies to anemia from vitamin C deficiency, commonly known as scorbutic anemia. Coders searching for the ICD-10 code for nutritional anemia related to protein or specific vitamin deficiencies will find the D53 codes invaluable for accurate diagnosis and billing. This section supports precise classification for treatment planning and epidemiological tracking of nutritional anemias.
Instructional Notations
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
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Diphyllobothriasis
Infection with tapeworms of the genus Diphyllobothrium.
