Protein-deficiency anemia

This code represents a type of anemia caused by insufficient protein intake or impaired protein absorption, leading to inadequate production of hemoglobin. It signifies a nutritional deficiency directly impacting erythropoiesis, rather than other causes of anemia.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates anemia resulting from a dietary protein deficiency, malabsorption, or conditions leading to significant protein loss. Supporting documentation would include laboratory findings confirming anemia alongside evidence of protein malnutrition or a history of conditions predisposing to protein deficiency.

• Differentiate from other nutritional anemias (e.g., iron deficiency, B12 deficiency) which have specific codes.
• Always sequence the underlying cause of the protein deficiency, if known and clinically relevant, before this code.
• Ensure documentation specifies "protein deficiency" as the etiology of the anemia, not just general malnutrition.