What is the ICD-10 code for anemia of chronic renal failure?

The ICD-10 code for anemia in chronic renal failure is D63.1, used when anemia is associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

How do you code anemia in CKD?

Code D63.1 for anemia in CKD, paired with the appropriate CKD stage code (N18.x). Ensure documentation includes both conditions.

ICD-10 Coding for Anemia of Chronic Renal Failure(D63.1, D50.9, D63.0)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for anemia of chronic renal failure, including documentation requirements and coding tips for D63.1 and CKD stages.

Also known as:

Anemia in Chronic Kidney DiseaseRenal Anemia

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Anemia of Chronic Renal Failure

D50-D89Primary Range

Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
D63.1	Anemia in chronic kidney disease	Use when anemia is present in a patient with CKD stage 3 or higher.	Hemoglobin <13 g/dL (men) or <12 g/dL (women) eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73m²
N18	Chronic kidney disease, stage-specific	Use to specify the stage of CKD in conjunction with D63.1.	eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73m² for ≥3 months

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Anemia in chronic kidney disease

D63.1Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Unspecified anemiaD64.9

Use only if CKD is not documented.

Anemia in neoplastic diseaseD63.0

Use if anemia is directly caused by malignancy.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Anemia of Chronic Renal Failure.

Failing to document CKD stage when coding D63.1.

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate clinical representation of patient's condition., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Financial: Potential underpayment due to incorrect DRG assignment.

Mitigation

Ensure CKD stage is documented in the medical record., Verify lab results are included to support anemia diagnosis.

Using D64.9 instead of D63.1 when CKD is documented.

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential loss of MCC status, affecting DRG assignment., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate representation of patient condition.

Mitigation

Always use D63.1 if CKD is present.

Documentation of CKD stage

Impact

Missing CKD stage documentation when coding D63.1.

Mitigation

Implement checklist to ensure CKD stage is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with D63.1.

Primary Code

D63.1

Anemia in chronic kidney disease

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ICD-10 Coding for Anemia of Chronic Renal Failure(D63.1, D50.9, D63.0)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anemia of chronic renal failure?

How do you code anemia in CKD?

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