D53.2 – Scorbutic anemia
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Nutritional anemias
ICD-10-CM code
D53.2
- Code
D53.2(claims format:D532)- Description
- Scorbutic anemia
- 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 D53.2
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- scurvy (E54)
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 D53.2
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in D53
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code D53.2?
D53.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for scorbutic anemia, in the block D50-D53 (Nutritional anemias).
Is D53.2 a billable code?
Yes. D53.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does D53.2 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.