Question 1

Is D53 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D53 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code D53 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D53 represents Other nutritional anemias. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code D53 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code D53 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D53?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D53 is section:D50-D53 (Nutritional anemias (D50-D53)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Is D53 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code D53 mean?

When was ICD-10 code D53 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D53?