D53 ICD-10-CM Code: Other nutritional anemias
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
D53Other nutritional anemias
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where D53 sits
- 1
Chapter 3
Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
- 2
Section
Nutritional anemias (D50-D53)
- 3
Category D53
Other nutritional anemias
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Code D53
Other nutritional anemias
Codes under D53
D53 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 D53.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for D53.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D53.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for D53.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for D53.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code D53 mean?
D53 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other nutritional anemias.”
Is D53 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. D53 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 D53 located in ICD-10-CM?
D53 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 D53, Other nutritional anemias.
What coding notes are listed for D53?
No inclusion terms are listed for D53 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.