Low hemoglobin ICD 10 zeemedicalbilling.com
Low hemoglobin is a medical condition characterized by a reduction in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin they contain, resulting in decreased oxygen-carrying capacity. The ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision) code commonly used to denote low hemoglobin is D64.9, which stands for "Anemia, unspecified." This broad code encompasses various causes of anemia, including nutritional deficiencies, chronic diseases, bone marrow disorders, or blood loss. Clinicians use this code when the specific cause of anemia is unclear or when the diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and low hemoglobin levels without further categorization. Accurate documentation and coding are essential to ensure proper patient management and insurance reimbursement. If a specific type of anemia is identified, there are more specific codes in the D50-D64 range to provide further detail.
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