T45.4X6A
T45.4X6A: Underdosing of iron and its compounds, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
T45.4X6A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for underdosing of iron and its compounds, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check T45.4X6A with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "A": initial encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T45
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes1: never code together
These conditions cannot occur together. Billing both on the same encounter is a denial.
- iron deficiency (E61.1)
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.