Iron deficiency anemia happens when your body lacks enough iron to make healthy red blood cells. Without enough iron, you may feel tired, weak, or short of breath. The official diagnosis code for iron deficiency anemia is ICD-10 D50.9.
Iron deficiency may not cause obvious signs at first. As it progresses, you may notice:
Several factors can lower your iron levels:
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The ICD-10 code for iron deficiency anemia is D50.9. This code is used by healthcare providers for diagnosis, medical records, and billing purposes.
Lab results typically show low hemoglobin, low serum ferritin, and low transferrin saturation. These values indicate reduced iron stores and impaired red blood cell production.
Diets high in refined sugars may irritate the gut lining and interfere with iron absorption. Over time, this can contribute to iron deficiency and anemia.
Sugary snacks and beverages can displace iron-rich foods in the diet. Excess sugar intake may also harm gut health, reducing the body's ability to take up dietary iron.
Yes. Early signs of iron deficiency without full anemia include fatigue, pale skin, brain fog, brittle nails, and difficulty concentrating-even before hemoglobin levels drop.
Nail abnormalities such as brittle, thin, or spoon-shaped nails (koilonychia) are classic signs of iron deficiency. These changes occur when the nail matrix lacks sufficient iron to maintain normal structure.
Diagnosis involves a complete blood count (CBC) to measure hemoglobin and hematocrit, plus iron studies measuring serum ferritin, serum iron, and transferrin saturation. The ICD-10 code D50.9 is then assigned.
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