Category D50
Non-Billable Category
FY2027 Dataset
D50: Iron deficiency anemia
Parent Chapter: Chapter 3: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Notice on Coding Specificity: Category D50 is a 3-character heading and cannot be reported directly on healthcare claims. You must assign one of the specific child codes listed below.
Specific Child Codes in Category D50
| Code | Official Descriptor | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| D50.0 | Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic) | Billable Code | View Code |
| D50.1 | Sideropenic dysphagia | Billable Code | View Code |
| D50.8 | Other iron deficiency anemias | Billable Code | View Code |
| D50.9 | Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified | Billable Code | View Code |
| D50 | Iron deficiency anemia | Non-Billable | View Code |