Question 1

Is D50 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D50 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 D50 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D50 represents Iron deficiency anemia. 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

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D50?

Accepted Answer

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

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