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ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 D63.8

Billable / Specific

Anemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere

D63
Block
0
Synonyms
177
LCDs
12
Payer Policies
1
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM D63.8

ICD-10-CM code D63.8 represents Anemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere. This is a billable/specific code in the Blood and Blood-forming Organs chapter (block D63). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D63.8 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Notes

Code First

  • underlying disease, such as:
  • diphyllobothriasis (B70.0)
  • hookworm disease (B76.0-B76.9)
  • hypothyroidism (E00.0-E03.9)
  • malaria (B50.0-B54)
  • symptomatic late syphilis (A52.79)
  • tuberculosis (A18.89)

Medicare LCD Coverage for D63.8

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D63.8 as a covered diagnosis.

177 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 177 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Sedimentation Rate, Erythrocyte
Article ID: 57657, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 1430 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 85651 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Sedimentation Rate, Erythrocyte
Article ID: 57657, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 1430 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 85652 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing
Article ID: 57155, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 115 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 0198U →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing
Article ID: 57155, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 115 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81109 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing
Article ID: 57155, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 115 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 0197U →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing
Article ID: 57155, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 115 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 0183U →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing
Article ID: 57155, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 115 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81107 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing
Article ID: 57155, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 115 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 0186U →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing
Article ID: 57155, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 115 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81106 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing
Article ID: 57155, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 115 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 0184U →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D63.8.

12 policies

1 Cigna

Flow Cytometry - (0538)
Policy ID: MM_0538

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)
Policy ID: ART-56462
Billing and Coding: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs)
Policy ID: ART-56795
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing
Policy ID: ART-57110
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing
Policy ID: ART-57124
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing
Policy ID: ART-57155

1 Aetna

Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents
Policy ID: CPB-0195

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D63.8

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

1 linkages
  • 0077U CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Mass Spectrometry (MS) Testing in Monoclonal Gammopathy (MG) CMS LCD

Convert D63.8 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
D63.8 28529 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 D63.8, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code D63.8 billable? +

Yes, D63.8 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 D63.8? +

Procedures frequently paired with D63.8 include: 0077U.

What ICD-9 codes does D63.8 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, D63.8 maps to ICD-9 codes: 28529. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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