D50

Non-billable

Iron deficiency anemia

D50 is the ICD-10-CM code for Iron deficiency anemia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D50.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
D50-D89
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

If you have anemia, your blood does not carry enough oxygen to the rest of your body. The most common cause of anemia is not having enough iron . Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives the red color to blood. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Anemia has three main causes: blood loss, lack of red blood cell production, and high rates of red blood…

Read more about Anemia at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • asiderotic anemia
  • hypochromic anemia

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D50?
D50 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Iron deficiency anemia". It falls under D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism.
Is D50 a billable code?
No — D50 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D50.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of D50?
D50 has 4 more specific child codes, including D50.0, D50.1, D50.8.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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