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When a patient is NOT BLEEDING but does require a blood transfusion or medication because their Hgb or Hct are low, I usually use iron (FE) deficiency anemia as the code in this event unless it is clearly a documented as another specific type of [[:Category: Anemia | Anemia]]. ----[[User:LKolesar|LKolesar]] 14:36, 10 January 2012 (CST) | |||
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This page is about the pre-ICD10 diagnosis coding schema. See the ICD10 Diagnosis List, or the following for similar diagnoses in ICD10:Anemia due to iron deficiencyClick Expand to show legacy content.
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Category: Hematology (old) |
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| Main Diagnosis: | Fe Deficiency Anemia |
| Sub Diagnosis: | FE DEFICIENCY ANEMIA (MICROCYTIC) |
| Diagnosis Code: | 21600 |
| Comorbid Diagnosis: | No |
| Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10): | 0 |
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Impaired RBC production due to Iron deficiency
Notes
When a patient is NOT BLEEDING but does require a blood transfusion or medication because their Hgb or Hct are low, I usually use iron (FE) deficiency anemia as the code in this event unless it is clearly a documented as another specific type of Anemia. ----LKolesar 14:36, 10 January 2012 (CST)