ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Scorbutic anemia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Anemia (essential) (general) (hemoglobin deficiency) (infantile) (primary) (profound) › scorbutic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Scorbutic anemia
The ICD-10-CM code for Scorbutic anemia is D53.2 (Scorbutic anemia).
Within D53 (other nutritional anemias), D53.2 is specifically for Scorbutic anemia. Related codes cover protein deficiency anemia (D53.0), other megaloblastic anemias, not elsewhere classified (D53.1), other specified nutritional anemias (D53.8) and nutritional anemia, unspecified (D53.9).
Don't report D53.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: scurvy (E54).
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 D53.2)
- scurvy (E54)
Common questions about Scorbutic anemia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Scorbutic anemia?
- D53.2 — Scorbutic anemia.
Is D53.2 billable?
- Yes. D53.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can D53.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict D53.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is D53.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. D53.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.