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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for chronic anemia

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Anemia (essential) (general) (hemoglobin deficiency) (infantile) (primary) (profound) › chronic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding chronic anemia

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for chronic anemia; the code depends on the details below.

More specific chronic anemia codes (official index)

  • blood loss D50.0 — Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
  • hemolytic D58.9 — Hereditary hemolytic anemia, unspecified
  • idiopathic D59.9 — Acquired hemolytic anemia, unspecified
  • simple D53.9 — Nutritional anemia, unspecified

Common questions about chronic anemia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for blood loss chronic anemia?

D50.0 — Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic).

What is the ICD-10 code for hemolytic chronic anemia?

D58.9 — Hereditary hemolytic anemia, unspecified.

What is the ICD-10 code for simple chronic anemia?

D53.9 — Nutritional anemia, unspecified.