Mr. Will had an accident and was brought to the emergency department. He is dizzy and pale. The CBC report shows reduced hemoglobin levels and reduced RBC count. The physician concluded anemia due to blood loss. What is the correct ICD-10 code for this patient?
  1. D60
  2. D62
  3. D56
  4. D59
Explanation
Answer: B 

D62 is the appropriate code for this case because it codes for acute posthemorrhagic anemia. Here, the diagnosis is made as anemia after blood loss, i.e., post hemorrhage. 

Option A is not correct because D60 codes for Acquired pure red cell aplasia which is not the diagnosis here. 

Option C is not correct because D56 codes for thalassemia which is not the diagnosis here. 

Option D is not correct because D59 codes for acquired hemolytic anemia which is not the diagnosis here. 

Code D62, Acute posthemorrhagic anemia, should be assigned when postoperative anemia is due to acute blood loss. 

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