ICD-10 Code D52.8 – Other folate deficiency anemias (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D52.8 – Other folate deficiency anemias
What it is
D52.8 identifies anemia caused by folate deficiency when the condition does not fit a more specific folate-deficiency anemia code. It covers folate-related megaloblastic anemia documented as other or unspecified within this category.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, you may see anemia with findings consistent with folate deficiency, such as macrocytosis or megaloblastic changes on evaluation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents anemia due to folate deficiency and does not specify a more exact type. It also fits cases labeled “other folate deficiency anemia” or similar wording. If the record names a different nutritional anemia or a more specific folate disorder, code that instead.
Do not use for
Do not use D52.8 for vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, iron deficiency anemia, or folate deficiency without anemia. Check documentation if the chart only notes low folate levels.
Coding tip
Code the documented anemia type first, and confirm that folate deficiency is explicitly linked to the anemia.