Code D64. 9 is the diagnosis code used for Anemia, Unspecified, it falls under the category of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism. Anemia specifically, is a condition in which the number of red blood cells is below normal.
ICD-10 code E61. 1 for Iron deficiency is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases .
D64. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM D64.
As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, your body can't produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen (hemoglobin). As a result, iron deficiency anemia may leave you tired and short of breath.
ICD-10 code: D50. 9 Iron deficiency anaemia, unspecified.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D50 D50.
Symptomatic anemia exists when hemoglobin content is less than meets the oxygen-carrying demands of the body. If anemia develops slowly, there may be no functional impairment even though the hemoglobin is less than 7 g/100/dL of blood. Anemia is not a disease but a symptom of other illnesses.
Acute anemia occurs when there is an abrupt drop in RBCs, most often by hemolysis or acute hemorrhage. Chronic anemia, on the other hand, is generally a gradual decline in RBCs, and causes include iron or other nutritional deficiencies, chronic diseases, drug-induced, and other causes.
V78. 0 - Screening for iron deficiency anemia | ICD-10-CM.
Many types of anemia exist, such as iron-deficiency anemia, pernicious anemia, aplastic anemia, and hemo- lytic anemia. The different types of anemia are linked to various diseases and conditions.
3 Stages of Iron DeficiencyStage 1: Diminished total-body iron content. This stage is identified by a reduction in serum ferritin. ... Stage 2: Reduced red blood cell formation. This stage occurs when the iron supply is insufficient to support the formation of red blood cells. ... Stage 3: Iron deficiency anemia.
They include:Iron deficiency anemia. This most common type of anemia is caused by a shortage of iron in your body. ... Vitamin deficiency anemia. ... Anemia of inflammation. ... Aplastic anemia. ... Anemias associated with bone marrow disease. ... Hemolytic anemias. ... Sickle cell anemia.