The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition (ICD-10), is a system used by healthcare professionals to code various medical conditions, including anemia. The specific ICD-10 code for anemia varies depending on the type and cause of anemia. Anemia is a condition characterised by a deficiency in the number of red blood cells or a decrease in the quality or quantity of haemoglobin, which can lead to symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and pallor. Here are some common icd 10 Code for anemia for different types of anemia:
● Iron-Deficiency Anemia (IDA): The ICD-10 code for iron-deficiency anemia is D50.
● Vitamin-Deficiency Anemia: This includes anemia due to a lack of vitamin B12 or folate. The specific ICD-10 codes for these conditions are D51 for vitamin B12 deficiency anemia and D52 for folate deficiency anemia.
● Hemolytic Anemia: This type of anemia occurs when red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be produced. The ICD-10 code for hemolytic anemia is D55-D59, and the specific code depends on the cause and severity.
● Sickle Cell Anemia: Sickle cell anemia is coded as D57.
● Aplastic Anemia: The ICD-10 code for aplastic anemia is D61.
