D53.8 – Other specified nutritional anemias

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Nutritional anemias

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code D53.8

Code: D53.8 (claims format: D538)
Description: Other specified nutritional 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: D53

Notes for D53.8

Applicable to:

Anemia associated with deficiency of copper
Anemia associated with deficiency of molybdenum
Anemia associated with deficiency of zinc

Excludes2 (not included here):

nutritional deficiencies without anemia, such as:
copper deficiency NOS (E61.0)
molybdenum deficiency NOS (E61.5)
zinc deficiency NOS (E60)

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 D53.8

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

Related codes in D53

D53.0 – Protein deficiency anemiaBillable
D53.1 – Other megaloblastic anemias, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
D53.2 – Scorbutic anemiaBillable
D53.9 – Nutritional anemia, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D53.8?

D53.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified nutritional anemias, in the block D50-D53 (Nutritional anemias).

Is D53.8 a billable code?

Yes. D53.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does D53.8 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.