ICD-10 D50.9
Billable / SpecificIron deficiency anemia, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM D50.9
ICD-10-CM code D50.9 represents Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the Blood and Blood-forming Organs chapter (block D50). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D50.9 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for D50.9
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D50.9 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D50.9.
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
4 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D50.9
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 85025 CBC with differential — anemia, iron deficiency, fatigue, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, leukemia, lymphoma, abnormal labs, routine exam, screening, fever, elevated WBC Laboratory
- 85027 CBC automated — anemia, iron deficiency, fatigue, routine exam, abnormal labs, melena, hematemesis Laboratory
- 44408 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Diagnostic Colonoscopy CMS LCD
- 45379 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Diagnostic Colonoscopy CMS LCD
- 44406 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Diagnostic Colonoscopy CMS LCD
- 45390 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Diagnostic Colonoscopy CMS LCD
- 45392 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Diagnostic Colonoscopy CMS LCD
- 44394 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Diagnostic Colonoscopy CMS LCD
- 44402 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Diagnostic Colonoscopy CMS LCD
- 44390 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Diagnostic Colonoscopy CMS LCD
Convert D50.9 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| D50.9 | 2809 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To D50.9
Other codes in section D50-D53 (Nutritional anemias).
ICD-10 D50.9, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code D50.9 billable? +
Yes, D50.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with D50.9? +
Procedures frequently paired with D50.9 include: 85025, 85027, 44408, 45379, 44406.
What ICD-9 codes does D50.9 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, D50.9 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2809. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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