Pernicious Anemia ICD-10-CM Codes

Which Pernicious Anemia ICD Codes Are Billable?

The billability of these codes is subjected to specific factors, including the patient's condition details and their insurance provider's policies.

• D51.0 - Yes, this code is billable, covering diagnoses of pernicious anemia.
• D51.1 - Yes, this code is also billable and applicable to conditions akin to pernicious anemia, like Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome.
• D51.9 - Yes, this code is billable for non-specific diagnoses of B12 deficiency anemia.

Clinical Information

Pernicious anemia is a complex condition stemming from a vitamin B12 deficiency, essential for making red blood cells and maintaining a healthy nervous system.

• This disorder impairs the body's ability to absorb vitamin B12 from food due to a lack of intrinsic factors produced by the stomach lining.
• Symptoms might include fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, cognitive difficulties, unsteady movements, and numbness or tingling in hands and feet.
• It's usually treated with B12 injections or high-dose oral supplements, dietary advice, and, in some cases, proton pump inhibitors to reduce stomach acid levels.

Synonyms Include:

• Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
• Addision's Anemia
• Biermer's Anemia
• Megaloblastic Anemia Type 1
• Anemia - Pernicious