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Microcytosis (small size) of red blood cell. Clinical Information. An increase in the number of abnormally shaped red blood cells. The presence of erythrocytes with excessive variation in size in the blood. ICD-10-CM R71.8 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v42.0): 811 Red blood cell disorders with mcc.
Microcytosis describes red blood cells that are smaller than normal. You have microcytosis if your mean corpuscular volume (MCV) value on a blood test is less than 80 femtoliters (fL). Microcytosis may be a sign of microcytic anemia, a condition that’s usually caused by an iron deficiency.
D75.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM D75.89 became effective on October 1, 2024. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of D75.89 - other international versions of ICD-10 D75.89 may differ.
The condition is defined as a mean corpuscular volume of less than 80 μm 3 (80 fL) in adults. The most common causes of microcytosis are iron deficiency anemia and thalassemia trait. Other...
Microcytic anemia is a sign of other anemias and medical conditions that, if left untreated, may cause serious medical problems. That’s why it’s important to keep track of your overall health and talk to your healthcare provider if you notice changes.
R71.8 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other abnormality of red blood cells. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Anemia. What Is Microcytic Anemia? Small red blood cells can cause symptoms of anemia. By Heidi Moawad, MD. Updated on July 08, 2024. Medically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MD. Print. Table of Contents. Symptoms. Causes and Types. Diagnosis. Treatment. Outlook.
Search Page 1/1: MICROCYTOSIS. 18 result found: ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q18.7 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Microcheilia. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R71.8 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Other abnormality of red blood cells.
Microcytosis is a descriptive term for red blood cell (RBC) size smaller than the normal range. The causes are numerous, and the evaluation depends on a synthesis of clinical and laboratory information.
S2CID 21882210. External links. Categories: Red blood cell disorders. Clinical pathology. Abnormal clinical and laboratory findings for RBCs.