ICD-10-CM D63: Anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for D63

Anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere

Coding Notes & Guidelines for D63

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

aplastic anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy (D61.1)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy (D64.81)

Code First

neoplasm (C00-D49)

Code First

underlying chronic kidney disease (CKD) (N18.-)

Code First
  • underlying disease, such as:
  • diphyllobothriasis (B70.0)
  • hookworm disease (B76.0-B76.9)
  • hypothyroidism (E00.0-E03.9)
  • malaria (B50.0-B54)
  • symptomatic late syphilis (A52.79)
  • tuberculosis (A18.89)
Inclusion Terms

Erythropoietin resistant anemia (EPO resistant anemia)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for D63):

D63.0 - Anemia in neoplastic disease D63.1 - Anemia in chronic kidney disease D63.8 - Anemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere

About ICD-10-CM Code D63 (Anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere)

ICD-10-CM code D63 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 D63 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about D63 - Anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere. 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 Anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere.