ICD Code D50.8

ICD code D50.8 is other iron deficiency anemias, referring to types of anemia caused by iron deficiency that do not fall under more specific categories, excluding common forms like iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss.

1. Patient presents with clinical signs and symptoms of anemia, such as fatigue, pallor, weakness, or shortness of breath.

2. Laboratory findings indicate low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.

3. Evidence of iron deficiency is present, such as low serum ferritin, low serum iron, increased total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), or low transferrin saturation.

4. Iron deficiency anemia is confirmed, but the specific cause does not fit into more common categories (e.g., not due to chronic blood loss, dietary deficiency, or malabsorption).

5. Other causes of anemia (e.g., vitamin B12 deficiency, folate deficiency, chronic disease) have been ruled out.

6. Patient may have atypical or less common etiologies of iron deficiency anemia, such as rare genetic disorders, unusual dietary patterns, or unique clinical circumstances.

7. The clinical scenario does not meet the criteria for more specific iron deficiency anemia codes.

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code D50.8 include:

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 85025 (Complete blood count [CBC] with automated differential WBC count)

- 85027 (Complete blood count [CBC], automated, and automated differential WBC count)

- 36410 (Venipuncture, age 3 years or older, necessitating physician's skill)

- 96365 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis; initial, up to 1 hour)

- 96366 (Each additional hour of intravenous infusion)

- J1756 (Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg)

- J2916 (Injection, sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose, 12.5 mg)

- J1439 (Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg)

- J2426 (Injection, ferumoxytol, 1 mg)

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