D51.9
BillableVitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the body doesn't have enough vitamin B12, leading to a shortage of healthy red blood cells. The specific cause is not documented or identified.
Coding Tips
- •Query the provider if the cause is known (pernicious anemia, dietary deficiency, malabsorption) as more specific codes exist
- •Verify if this is due to medications, dietary restrictions, or gastrointestinal conditions that should be coded separately
Code Hierarchy
└D51Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia└D51.9Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
└D51.9Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified