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D50.8

Billable

Other iron deficiency anemias

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Low red blood cell count due to iron deficiency from causes other than blood loss, such as poor absorption or inadequate dietary intake.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when the cause of iron deficiency is not blood loss; identify the underlying cause if documented
  • •Review for malabsorption conditions, dietary restrictions, or other contributing factors

Code Hierarchy

└D50Iron deficiency anemia└D50.8Other iron deficiency anemias
└D50.8Other iron deficiency anemias

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