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

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated White Blood Cells

D72.829

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

Also Known as:
Leukocytosis
High WBC
Increased White Blood Cell Count
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated White Blood Cells

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

Use ICD-10 code D72.829 for elevated white blood cell count, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

Billable Code
D72.829
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • WBC count elevated without specific cell line predominance
coding:
  • Underlying condition not identified
documentation:
  • Lack of specific cause in medical records

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified leukocytosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation excludes specific causes before using D72.829.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R50.9

Fever, unspecified

Use when fever is present alongside elevated WBC.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should D72.829 be used?

D72.829 should be used when there is an elevated white blood cell count without a specific cause or cell line predominance documented.

What are the documentation requirements for elevated WBC?

Documentation must include specific WBC counts, differential results, and exclusion of specific causes to support coding.

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