ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for factitious anemia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Anemia (essential) (general) (hemoglobin deficiency) (infantile) (primary) (profound) › factitious (self-induced blood letting)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding factitious anemia
The ICD-10-CM code for factitious anemia is D50.0 (Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)).
Within D50 (iron deficiency anemia), D50.0 is specifically for iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic). Related codes cover Sideropenic dysphagia (D50.1), other iron deficiency anemias (D50.8) and unspecified (D50.9).
Don't report D50.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: acute posthemorrhagic anemia (D62) and congenital anemia from fetal blood loss (P61.3).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for D50.0)
Common questions about factitious anemia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for factitious anemia?
- D50.0 — Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic).
Is D50.0 billable?
- Yes. D50.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can D50.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict D50.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is D50.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. D50.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.