Edit ICD10 dx: Anemia, NOS

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{{ICD10 transition status | OldDxArticle = | CurrentStatus = reconciled | InitialEditorAssigned = Elaine Nagy }} == Additional Info == Use this code if any of the following are true: *a transfusion is required *start of a new medication for anemia *actively pursuing reasons for anemia '''Also incudes:''' * Acquired Sideroblastic anemia * Anemia of chronic disease * Anemia due to medication * Anemia due to radiation * Anemia, due to another condition * Anemia, normocytic, normochromic * Dilutional anemia * Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia (CDEA) combine with [[Malformation/disorder NOS, congenital]] Anemia is a decrease in the total amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin in the blood,[3][4] or a lowered ability of the blood to carry oxygen.[5] When anemia comes on slowly, the symptoms are often vague and may include feeling tired, weakness, shortness of breath or a poor ability to exercise.[1] Anemia that comes on quickly often has greater symptoms, which may include confusion, feeling like one is going to pass out, loss of consciousness, or increased thirst.[1] Anemia must be significant before a person becomes noticeably pale.[1] Additional symptoms may occur depending on the underlying cause.[1] == Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == {{ListICD10Category | categoryName =Anemia}} == Candidate [[Combined ICD10 codes]] == == Related CCI Codes == {{Data Integrity Check List}} == Related Articles == {{Related Articles}} {{ICD10 footer}} {{EndPlaceHolder}}

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