D50.8 – Other iron deficiency anemias
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Nutritional anemias
ICD-10-CM code
D50.8
- Code
D50.8(claims format:D508)- Description
- Other iron deficiency anemias
- 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 D50.8
Applicable to:
- Iron deficiency anemia due to inadequate dietary iron intake
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 D50.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Witts' anemia
- Anemia, Witts'
- Green sickness
- Sickness, green
- Chlorotic anemia
- Anemia, chlorotic
- Anemia, achlorhydric
- Hypochromasia, blood cells
- Achlorhydria, achlorhydric, anemia
- Anemia, iron deficiency, specified type NEC
- Anemia, nutritional, with, poor iron absorption
- Anemia, deficiency, nutritional, with, poor iron absorption
Related codes in D50
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code D50.8?
D50.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other iron deficiency anemias, in the block D50-D53 (Nutritional anemias).
Is D50.8 a billable code?
Yes. D50.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does D50.8 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.