D50.0 – Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Complete guide on ICD Code D50.0, focusing on its clinical application, billability, synonyms, and related codes. Learn FAQs about chronic blood loss anemia.
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D50.0 Diagnosis Code: Iron Deficiency Anemia Secondary to Blood Loss (Chronic)
- The D50.0 diagnosis code pertains to iron deficiency anemia caused by chronic blood loss.
- This condition typically arises from persistent or recurrent bleeding, often from the gastrointestinal tract or the uterus.
- Individuals with D50.0 often present symptoms such as fatigue, pallor, and shortness of breath.
- Diagnosis usually involves blood tests showing low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, low iron levels, and small, pale red blood cells.
Is D50.0 Billable?
Yes, D50.0 is a billable code. Health professionals use this code in medical billing to denote the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia secondary to chronic blood loss for reimbursement purposes.
Clinical Information
- Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type worldwide, and chronic blood loss is one of its leading causes.
- Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding from ulcers, hemorrhoids, gastritis, and colorectal cancer is a common cause. For women, heavy menstrual bleeding can also lead to this condition.
- If left untreated, it may lead to complications such as heart problems due to increased heart rate as the body tries to compensate for the lack of oxygen-carrying blood cells.
- Treatment generally involves addressing the source of bleeding and supplementing the diet with iron.
Synonyms Include:
- Anemia due to chronic blood loss
- Chronic posthemorrhagic anemia
- Iron deficiency anemia from blood loss
- Secondary iron deficiency anemia
Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Iron Deficiency
- D50.1 - Iron deficiency anemia secondary to inadequate dietary iron intake
- D50.8 - Other iron deficiency anemias
- D50.9 - Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D51.1 - Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to selective vitamin B12 malabsorption with proteinuria
- D51.9 - Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D52.9 - Folate deficiency anemia, unspecified
Commonly asked questions
The D50.0 diagnosis code is used for iron deficiency anemia resulting from chronic blood loss.
Yes, D50.0 is a billable code utilized in medical billing to denote this specific diagnosis for reimbursement claims.
If left untreated, it can lead to complications such as heart problems because the body increases the heart rate to compensate for the lack of oxygen-carrying blood cells.
