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

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

How do you code folic acid deficiency without anemia?

Use ICD-10 code E53.8 for folic acid deficiency without anemia, ensuring no anemia is present.

ICD-10 Coding for Folic Acid Deficiency(D52.9, D52.0, D52.1)

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Explore ICD-10 coding for folic acid deficiency, including dietary and drug-induced cases. Learn about documentation requirements and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Folate DeficiencyVitamin B9 Deficiency

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Folic Acid Deficiency

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
D52.9	Folate deficiency anemia, unspecified	Use when the cause of folate deficiency anemia is not specified.	Serum folate <4 ng/mL MCV >100 fL Exclusion of B12 deficiency
D52.0	Dietary folate deficiency anemia	Use when folate deficiency anemia is due to inadequate dietary intake.	Serum folate <4 ng/mL Dietary history indicating poor intake
D52.1	Drug-induced folate deficiency anemia	Use when folate deficiency anemia is due to medication use.	Serum folate <4 ng/mL History of medication use known to affect folate levels

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Folate deficiency anemia, unspecified

D52.9Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Folate deficiency without anemiaE53.8

Drug-induced folate deficiency anemiaD52.1

Dietary folate deficiency anemiaD52.0

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Folic Acid Deficiency.

Failing to document the cause of folate deficiency

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Always document dietary and medication history., Use specific codes when cause is known.

Using D52.9 when the cause is known

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate data affecting patient records.

Mitigation

Document and code the specific cause of folate deficiency.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High risk of audit if unspecified codes are used without justification.

Mitigation

Always document specific causes and use appropriate codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with D52.9.

Primary Code

D52.9

Folate deficiency anemia, unspecified

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ICD-10 Coding for Folic Acid Deficiency(D52.9, D52.0, D52.1)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How do you code folic acid deficiency without anemia?

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