ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for D53.8
Other specified nutritional anemias
Coding Notes & Guidelines for D53.8
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- nutritional deficiencies without anemia, such as:
- copper deficiency NOS (E61.0)
- molybdenum deficiency NOS (E61.5)
- zinc deficiency NOS (E60)
Inclusion Terms
- Anemia associated with deficiency of copper
- Anemia associated with deficiency of molybdenum
- Anemia associated with deficiency of zinc
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code D53.8 (Other specified nutritional anemias)
ICD-10-CM code D53.8 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 D53.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about D53.8 - Other specified nutritional anemias. 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 Other specified nutritional anemias.