D53.1 – Other megaloblastic anemias, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Nutritional anemias
ICD-10-CM code
D53.1
- Code
D53.1(claims format:D531)- Description
- Other megaloblastic anemias, not elsewhere classified
- 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
- D53
Notes for D53.1
Applicable to:
- Megaloblastic anemia NOS
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- Di Guglielmo's disease (C94.0)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
D53 – Other nutritional anemias
Includes:
- megaloblastic anemia unresponsive to vitamin B12 or folate therapy
Index terms for D53.1
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Anemia, diphasic
- Anemia, achrestic
- Anemia, dimorphic
- Megalocytic anemia
- Anemia, megalocytic
- Anemia, megaloblastic
- Anemia, megaloblastic, refractory
- Anemia, refractory, megaloblastic
- Anemia, megaloblastic, specified type NEC
- Anemia, deficiency, combined B12 and folate
- Anemia, megaloblastic, combined B12 and folate deficiency
Related codes in D53
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code D53.1?
D53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for other megaloblastic anemias, not elsewhere classified, in the block D50-D53 (Nutritional anemias).
Is D53.1 a billable code?
Yes. D53.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does D53.1 belong to?
It belongs to category D53 – Other nutritional anemias.
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.