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BillableOther megaloblastic anemias, not elsewhere classified
D53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other megaloblastic anemias, not elsewhere classified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHIf you have anemia, your blood does not carry enough oxygen to the rest of your body. The most common cause of anemia is not having enough iron . Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives the red color to blood. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Anemia has three main causes: blood loss, lack of red blood cell production, and high rates of red blood…
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Includes
- •Megaloblastic anemia NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •Di Guglielmo's disease (C94.0)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labelingDrugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
1 rare disease filed under this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code D53.1?
- D53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other megaloblastic anemias, not elsewhere classified". It falls under D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism.
- Is D53.1 a billable code?
- Yes — D53.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from D53.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): Di Guglielmo's disease (C94.0).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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