ICD-10 D53.8
Billable / SpecificOther specified nutritional anemias
About ICD-10-CM D53.8
ICD-10-CM code D53.8 represents Other specified nutritional anemias. This is a billable/specific code in the Blood and Blood-forming Organs chapter (block D53). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D53.8 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under D53.8. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Anemia associated with deficiency of copper
- Anemia associated with deficiency of molybdenum
- Anemia associated with deficiency of zinc
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of D53.8, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- nutritional deficiencies without anemia, such as:
- copper deficiency NOS (E61.0)
- molybdenum deficiency NOS (E61.5)
- zinc deficiency NOS (E60)
Medicare LCD Coverage for D53.8
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D53.8 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D53.8.
2 Cigna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D53.8
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert D53.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| D53.8 | 2818 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To D53.8
Other codes in section D50-D53 (Nutritional anemias).
ICD-10 D53.8, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code D53.8 billable? +
Yes, D53.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to D53.8? +
ICD-10 D53.8 includes: Anemia associated with deficiency of copper; Anemia associated with deficiency of molybdenum; Anemia associated with deficiency of zinc.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for D53.8? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): nutritional deficiencies without anemia, such as:; copper deficiency NOS (E61.0); molybdenum deficiency NOS (E61.5)
What ICD-9 codes does D53.8 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, D53.8 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2818. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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