ICD Code D52.9

ICD code D52.9 is folate deficiency anemia, unspecified. This means the patient has anemia caused by a lack of folate, but the specific details or cause are not specified.

1. Presence of anemia confirmed by laboratory findings (e.g., low hemoglobin, low hematocrit)

2. Laboratory evidence of folate deficiency (e.g., decreased serum or red blood cell folate levels)

3. Macrocytic red blood cells on peripheral blood smear (elevated mean corpuscular volume)

4. Absence of other specific causes of anemia (e.g., vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency, chronic disease)

5. Clinical symptoms such as fatigue, pallor, weakness, or shortness of breath

6. No documentation specifying the underlying cause or type of folate deficiency anemia

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code D52.9 include:

- 36415: Collection of venous blood by venipuncture

- 80055: Obstetric panel (includes folate)

- 82746: Folic acid; serum

- 96372: Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); subcutaneous or intramuscular

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

- J8499: Prescription drug, oral, non-chemotherapeutic, NOS (used for oral folic acid supplementation)

- J2789: Injection, folic acid, 1 mg

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of ICD code D52.9.

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