D50.0: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
D50.0, iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic), is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 12 HCPCS Level II codes, including J9217 (Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg), J1952 (Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg), J3315 (Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg). The articles come from 1 Medicare contractor. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with D50.0 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J9217 | Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1952 | Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J3315 | Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1954 | Injection, leuprolide acetate for depot suspension (lutrate depot), 7.5 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J9202 | Goserelin acetate implant, per 3.6 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1950 | Injection, leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), per 3.75 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J9219 | Leuprolide acetate implant, 65 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J9225 | Histrelin implant (vantas), 50 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| G0105 | Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| G9998 | Documentation of medical reason(s) for an interval of less than 3 years since the last colonoscopy (e.g., last colonoscopy incomplete, last colonoscopy had inadequate prep, piecemeal removal of adenomas, or sessile serrated polyps >= 20 mm in size, last colonoscopy found greater than 10 adenomas, lower gastrointestinal bleeding, or patient at high risk for colon cancer due to underlying medical history ([i.e. crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, personal or family history of colon cancer, hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes]) | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G9999 | Documentation of system reason(s) for an interval of less than 3 years since the last colonoscopy (e.g., unable to locate previous colonoscopy report, patient cannot provide precise date or details from previous colonoscopy, previous colonoscopy report was incomplete) | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J0585 | Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
Medicare policy articles listing D50.0
- A59160: Billing and Coding: Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) Analogs (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 8 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L39387
- A56632: Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34005, L34454
- A56389: Billing and Coding: Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Visualization (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34434
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover D50.0 (Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic))?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list D50.0 as a covered diagnosis for 12 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 D50.0?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are J9217 (Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg, 1 article); J1952 (Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg, 1 article); J3315 (Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg, 1 article); J1954 (Injection, leuprolide acetate for depot suspension…, 1 article); J9202 (Goserelin acetate implant, per 3.6 mg, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list D50.0?
A59160 (Billing and Coding: Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) Analogs); A56632 (Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy); A56389 (Billing and Coding: Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Visualization).
What is ICD-10-CM code D50.0?
D50.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic), in category D50 (Iron deficiency anemia), chapter 3: Diseases of the blood and immune mechanism.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under J9217
- Watch J9217 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for J9217
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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