ICD-10-CM D50 is the diagnosis code for Iron deficiency anemia. This code falls under the section "Nutritional anemias" within Chapter 3 — Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where D50 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, D50 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
D50 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Iron deficiency anemia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
D50 is located in Section D50-D53 — "Nutritional anemias" within Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
D50 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: D50.0, D50.1, D50.8, D50.9.
Use D50 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Iron deficiency anemia" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Iron deficiency anemia is D50.
No, D50 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
D50 is in Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, D50 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.