ICD-10 Code D62 – Acute posthemorrhagic anemia (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D62 – Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
What it is
Acute posthemorrhagic anemia is a sudden drop in red blood cells caused by blood loss. Use this code when the anemia is documented as occurring after an acute hemorrhage.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include pallor, weakness, dizziness, tachycardia, or symptoms of acute blood loss. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use D62 when the record clearly links anemia to recent bleeding, such as trauma, surgery, gastrointestinal bleeding, or obstetric hemorrhage. Code it when the provider documents acute posthemorrhagic anemia or equivalent wording. If the cause is unclear, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for chronic anemia, anemia from nutritional deficiency, or anemia of chronic disease. It is also not for anemia without documented acute blood loss.
Coding tip
Confirm that acute blood loss is documented and, when possible, code the underlying hemorrhage separately.