D63.1
BillableAnemia in chronic kidney disease
D63.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Anemia in chronic kidney disease. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYou have two kidneys, each about the size of your fist. Their main job is to filter your blood. They remove wastes and extra water, which become urine. They also keep the body's chemicals balanced, help control blood pressure, and make hormones. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means that your kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood as they should. This damage can cause wastes to build up in your body. It can also…
Read more about Chronic Kidney Disease at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Erythropoietin resistant anemia (EPO resistant anemia)
Code first
- •underlying chronic kidney disease (CKD) (N18.-)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Epoetin Alfa›
- Darbepoetin AlfaErythropoiesis-stimulating Agent [EPC]›
- Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta›
- VadadustatHypoxia-inducible Factor Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitor [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code D63.1?
- D63.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Anemia in chronic kidney disease". It falls under D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism.
- Is D63.1 a billable code?
- Yes — D63.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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