Asked by Kendall Smith on Apr 23, 2024
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Jim has been diagnosed with pernicious anemia. What is the correct code for his condition?
A) D50.1
B) D51.0
C) D51.1
D) D51.2
Pernicious Anemia
A type of anemia caused by an inability to absorb vitamin B12, leading to a reduction in red blood cell production.
- Identify the distinctions among multiple anemia classifications and their related diagnostic codes.
- Allocate the correct diagnostic codes for a variety of hematologic disorders and conditions.
Verified Answer
KD
Khushboo DarshankumarMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The code for pernicious anemia is D51.0. D50.1 is for iron deficiency anemia, D51.1 is for Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to selective vitamin B12 malabsorption with proteinuria, and D51.2 is for Transcobalamin II deficiency.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinctions among multiple anemia classifications and their related diagnostic codes.
- Allocate the correct diagnostic codes for a variety of hematologic disorders and conditions.