ICD-10 D53.9
Billable / SpecificNutritional anemia, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM D53.9
ICD-10-CM code D53.9 represents Nutritional anemia, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the Blood and Blood-forming Organs chapter (block D53). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D53.9 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under D53.9. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Simple chronic anemia
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with D53.9. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- anemia NOS (D64.9)
Medicare LCD Coverage for D53.9
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D53.9 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D53.9.
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
1 Aetna
Convert D53.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| D53.9 | 2819 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To D53.9
Other codes in section D50-D53 (Nutritional anemias).
ICD-10 D53.9, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code D53.9 billable? +
Yes, D53.9 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 D53.9? +
ICD-10 D53.9 includes: Simple chronic anemia.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for D53.9? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with D53.9): anemia NOS (D64.9)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with D53.9? +
Procedures frequently paired with D53.9 include: J3420, J3425.
What ICD-9 codes does D53.9 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, D53.9 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2819. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 18, 2026.
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