What is the ICD-10 code for folic acid deficiency?

The ICD-10 code for folic acid deficiency anemia is D52.0 for dietary causes, D52.1 for drug-induced, and D52.9 for unspecified causes.

How is folic acid deficiency documented?

Document folic acid deficiency by including serum folate levels, dietary history, and any drug use affecting folate metabolism.

ICD-10 Coding for Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia(D52.0, D51.0, D52.1)

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Comprehensive guide to ICD-10 coding for folic acid deficiency anemia, including documentation requirements, coding pitfalls, and billing considerations.

Also known as:

Folate Deficiency AnemiaVitamin B9 Deficiency Anemia

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia

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
D52.0	Dietary folate deficiency anemia	Use when anemia is due to dietary insufficiency of folate.	Serum folate <4 ng/mL Poor nutritional intake documented
D52.1	Drug-induced folate deficiency anemia	Use when anemia is due to medication affecting folate levels.	Serum folate <4 ng/mL Documentation of drug use affecting folate metabolism
D52.8	Other specified folate deficiency anemias	Use for specific causes not covered by D52.0 or D52.1.	Serum folate <4 ng/mL Documented cause such as malabsorption or alcoholism
D52.9	Unspecified folate deficiency anemia	Use when the cause of folate deficiency is not specified.	Serum folate <4 ng/mL No specific cause documented

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dietary folate deficiency anemia

D52.0Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Dietary folate deficiency anemiaD52.0

Unspecified folate deficiency anemiaD52.9

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia.

Failing to document the cause of folate deficiency

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Increases risk of non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials or reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Ensure thorough patient history and lab results are documented.

Using D52.9 when a specific cause is known

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Increases risk of audit failures., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies the cause to use a more specific code.

Unspecified coding

Impact

High risk of audits when using unspecified codes without justification.

Mitigation

Document specific causes wherever possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with D52.0.

Primary Code

D52.0

Dietary folate deficiency anemia

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ICD-10 Coding for Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia(D52.0, D51.0, D52.1)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for folic acid deficiency?

How is folic acid deficiency documented?

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