Other nutritional anemias
Chapter 3:Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
ICD-10 D53 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other nutritional anemias.
Other nutritional anemias (ICD-10 code D53) encompass a variety of anemic conditions that arise due to deficiencies in essential nutrients other than iron, vitamin B12, or folate. These anemias can result from inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption syndromes, or increased physiological demands. Common causes include deficiencies in vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin C, as well as minerals like copper and zinc. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as fatigue, pallor, weakness, and shortness of breath. Diagnosis typically involves a thorough patient history, dietary assessment, and laboratory tests to evaluate hemoglobin levels, red blood cell indices, and specific nutrient levels. Treatment protocols often include dietary modifications, supplementation of the deficient nutrients, and addressing any underlying conditions contributing to malabsorption. It is crucial for healthcare providers to recognize the multifactorial nature of nutritional anemias to ensure appropriate management and improve patient outcomes.
Detailed lab results, dietary assessments, and clinical evaluations.
Patients presenting with unexplained anemia, requiring comprehensive evaluation for nutritional causes.
Ensure all relevant lab tests are documented to support the diagnosis of nutritional anemia.
Nutritional assessments, dietary logs, and recommendations for dietary changes.
Patients with chronic illnesses or malabsorption syndromes requiring nutritional intervention.
Collaboration with other specialties to ensure comprehensive care and accurate coding.
Used to evaluate anemia and determine the need for further testing.
Document the reason for the CBC and any relevant clinical findings.
Hematology specialists may require additional tests based on CBC results.
Ordered to assess iron levels in patients with suspected iron deficiency anemia.
Document the clinical rationale for ordering iron studies.
Ensure that results are interpreted in the context of the patient's overall clinical picture.
Common causes include deficiencies in vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin C, as well as minerals like copper and zinc, often due to inadequate dietary intake or malabsorption.
D53 should be used when the anemia is specifically due to nutritional deficiencies other than iron, B12, or folate. Ensure that lab results and clinical documentation support the diagnosis.
