Question 1

Is D52 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D52 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 D52 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D52 represents Folate 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 D52?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D52 is section:D50-D53 (Nutritional anemias (D50-D53)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from D52?

Accepted Answer

Code D52 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: folate deficiency without anemia (E53.8). These conditions cannot be coded together with D52 as they represent different diagnoses.

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