D50.0 – Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Nutritional anemias

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code D50.0
Code
D50.0 (claims format: D500)
Description
Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
3. Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
Block
D50-D53 Nutritional anemias
Parent codes
D50

Notes for D50.0

Applicable to:
  • Posthemorrhagic anemia (chronic)
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • acute posthemorrhagic anemia (D62)
  • congenital anemia from fetal blood loss (P61.3)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

D50 – Iron deficiency anemia

Includes:
  • asiderotic anemia
  • hypochromic anemia

Index terms for D50.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in D50

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D50.0?

D50.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic), in the block D50-D53 (Nutritional anemias).

Is D50.0 a billable code?

Yes. D50.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does D50.0 belong to?

It belongs to category D50 – Iron deficiency anemia.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.