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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Decreased White Blood Cells

ICD-10 Coding for Decreased White Blood Cells

D72.819
D70.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for decreased white blood cells includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Leukopenia
Low White Blood Cell Count
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Decreased White Blood Cells

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Decreased White Blood Cells

Use ICD-10 code D72.819 for decreased white blood cell count, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified

Billable Code
D72.819
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • WBC <4,000 cells/μL on at least two separate tests

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified leukopenia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of a known cause to use this code.

Agranulocytosis secondary to infection

Billable Code
D70.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ANC <1,800 cells/μL with positive infection markers

Applicable To

  • • Infection-induced leukopenia

Important Notes

  • • Document infection type and confirm with lab results.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D72.810

Lymphocytopenia

Use when lymphocyte count is specifically decreased.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for decreased white blood cells?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified decreased white blood cells is D72.819. Use specific codes like D70.1 for infection-induced leukopenia.

How do you code leukopenia due to chemotherapy?

Code leukopenia due to chemotherapy as D72.818, ensuring documentation specifies the drug and treatment timeline.

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