ICD-10-CM D52: Folate deficiency anemia

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for D52

Folate deficiency anemia

Coding Notes & Guidelines for D52

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

folate deficiency without anemia (E53.8)

Use Additional Code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Inclusion Terms

Nutritional megaloblastic anemia

Inclusion Terms

Folic acid deficiency anemia NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for D52):

D52.0 - Dietary folate deficiency anemia D52.1 - Drug-induced folate deficiency anemia D52.8 - Other folate deficiency anemias D52.9 - Folate deficiency anemia, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code D52 (Folate deficiency anemia)

ICD-10-CM code D52 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM D52 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about D52 - Folate deficiency anemia. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Folate deficiency anemia.