D53.8Billable

Other specified nutritional anemias

Chapter
3. Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Category
D53
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category D53

D53Other nutritional anemiasD53.0Protein deficiency anemiaYesD53.1Other megaloblastic anemias, not elsewhere classifiedYesD53.2Scorbutic anemiaYesD53.9Nutritional anemia, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D53.8?

D53.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other specified nutritional anemias.

Is D53.8 a billable code?

Yes. D53.8 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is D53.8 in?

D53.8 falls under Chapter 3: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism.

When did D53.8 become effective?

D53.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to D53.8?

D53.8 belongs to category D53, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.