D52 ICD-10-CM Code: Folate deficiency anemia
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
D52Folate deficiency anemia
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where D52 sits
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Chapter 3
Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
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Section
Nutritional anemias (D50-D53)
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Category D52
Folate deficiency anemia
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Code D52
Folate deficiency anemia
Codes under D52
D52 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for D52.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for D52.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D52.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- folate deficiency without anemia (E53.8)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for D52.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code D52 mean?
D52 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Folate deficiency anemia.”
Is D52 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. D52 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is D52 located in ICD-10-CM?
D52 is listed in Chapter 3, Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89), within Nutritional anemias (D50-D53) (D50–D53), under category D52, Folate deficiency anemia.
What coding notes are listed for D52?
No inclusion terms are listed for D52 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: folate deficiency without anemia (E53.8). No Excludes2 note is listed.