Is D53 a billable code?
No. D53 is a header code that groups 5 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
D53: Other nutritional anemias
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
D53 groups related diagnoses under other nutritional anemias. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
D53 questions
What does D53 mean?
D53 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other nutritional anemias. It is in chapter 3, Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.