ICD-10-CM Code D63.8
Anemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Manifestation Code
Certain ICD-10-CM codes identify an underlying condition known as an etiology code. Conditions that arise as a result of an underlying condition (etiology), are referred to as Manifestations. In ICD-10-CM, etiology codes must be coded first, followed by the manifestation codes. When a condition requires etiology and manifestation codes, there is a "use additional code" note following the etiology code and a "code first" note following the manifestation code.D63.8 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of anemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code D63 is used to code Anemia
Anemia, also spelt anaemia, is usually defined as a decrease in the amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin in the blood. It can also be defined as a lowered ability of the blood to carry oxygen. When anemia comes on slowly the symptoms are often vague and may include: feeling tired, weakness, shortness of breath or a poor ability to exercise. Anemia that comes on quickly often has greater symptoms which may include: confusion, feeling like one is going to pass out, loss of consciousness, or increased thirst. Anemia must be significant before a person becomes noticeably pale. Additional symptoms may occur depending on the underlying cause.
| Specialty: | Hematology |
| MeSH Codes: | D000740, D000740, D000740, D000740, D000740, D000740 |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 280, 281, 283, 282, 284, 285 |
Human blood from a case of iron-deficiency anemia
Coding Notes for D63.8 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
- codeFirst:
- Underlying disease, such as:
- Diphyllobothriasis See code B70.0
- Hookworm disease (B76.0-B76.9) See code B76.0-
- Hypothyroidism (E00.0-E03.9) See code E00.0-
- Malaria (B50.0- See Code B54
- Symptomatic late syphilis See code A52.79
- Tuberculosis See code A18.89
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #811-812 - Red blood cell disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #811-812 - Red blood cell disorders without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Anemia of chronic renal failure (disorder)
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- This code is not to be used in the primary position
- Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'D63.8 - Anemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code D63.8 and a single ICD9 code, 285.29 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: D63 - Anemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere