Acute Blood Loss Anemia ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 codes are used for acute blood loss anemia?

While ICD-10 does not list a code explicitly named “acute blood loss anemia,” there is one that represents this condition: D62 or Acute posthemorrhagic anemia. This code is widely accepted as the appropriate classification for anemia caused by sudden blood loss.

However, D62 excludes:

• Iron deficiency anemia secondary to chronic blood loss
• Blood loss anemia, NOS (Not otherwise specified)
• Congenital anemia from fetal blood loss

Acute and chronic blood loss anemia differ significantly. Acute anemia develops rapidly and is typically associated with a clear and sudden bleeding event. In contrast, chronic blood loss anemia develops slowly over weeks or months. Correctly distinguishing between the two is essential for selecting the correct ICD-10 code, ensuring accurate billing, and guiding timely and appropriate care.

Synonyms include

• Anemia due to acute postoperative blood loss
• Anemia following acute postoperative blood loss
• Anemia, posthemorrhagic, acute

Which acute blood loss anemia ICD codes are billable?

The ICD-10 code D62, acute posthemorrhagic anemia, is a billable code. It plays a vital role in accurate medical billing and ensures that the urgency and severity of the condition are properly documented for immediate intervention and care.

Clinical information

• Anemia is a blood disorder in which the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the tissues.
• Acute blood loss anemia occurs when a rapid and significant blood loss leads to a sudden drop in red blood cells and reduced oxygen delivery to tissues.
• Common causes include severe trauma or internal bleeding, major surgeries, obstetric emergencies like postpartum hemorrhage, and gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
• Symptoms may include fatigue, lightheadedness, weakness, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, pale or clammy skin, decreased urine output, and, in extreme cases, confusion.
• Treatment involves identifying and stopping the source of bleeding, administering blood transfusions to restore volume, providing IV fluids, and monitoring for complications.