ICD Code D53.9

ICD code D53.9 is nutritional anemia, unspecified, meaning the patient has anemia caused by a nutritional deficiency, but the specific nutrient responsible has not been identified.

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

2. Clinical signs and symptoms of anemia such as fatigue, pallor, weakness, or shortness of breath

3. Evidence suggesting a nutritional deficiency as the underlying cause (e.g., dietary history, malnutrition, poor intake)

4. Exclusion of other specific types of anemia (e.g., iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, folate deficiency anemia) through appropriate diagnostic workup

5. Inability to specify the exact nutritional deficiency responsible for the anemia after evaluation

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code D53.9 include:

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

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

- 85027 (Complete blood count [CBC], automated, without differential)

- 81000–81003 (Urinalysis, various methods)

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

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- 96374 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; intravenous push, single or initial substance/drug)

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

- 90772 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection [specify substance or drug]; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- J3420 (Injection, vitamin B12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1,000 mcg)

- J1750 (Injection, iron dextran, 50 mg)

- J1756 (Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg)

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

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the evaluation and management of ICD code D53.9. Always verify payer-specific guidelines and documentation requirements.

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