Other specified nutritional anemias

This code represents anemias caused by nutritional deficiencies other than those specifically classified elsewhere (e.g., iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, folate deficiency anemia). It encompasses a range of anemias stemming from inadequate intake or absorption of various essential nutrients required for erythropoiesis.

Use this code when documentation specifies a nutritional anemia due to a deficiency not covered by more specific codes, such as protein deficiency anemia or anemias related to deficiencies of less common trace elements. This code is appropriate when the physician explicitly diagnoses "other specified nutritional anemia" or similar phrasing, and the specific deficient nutrient is identified but does not have its own dedicated anemia code.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states a nutritional cause for the anemia and specifies the nutrient if possible, even if it doesn't have a unique code.
• Do not use this code if the anemia is due to iron, B12, or folate deficiency; use the more specific codes for those conditions.
• Remember the Excludes2 notes: if the patient has a nutritional deficiency without anemia (e.g., isolated copper deficiency), use the appropriate E-code for the deficiency, not this anemia code.