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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated White Blood Cell Count

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated White Blood Cell Count

D72.829

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

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

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

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_criteria:
  • WBC count exceeds 11,000 cells/µL without specific leukocyte predominance.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified leukocytosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of leukocytosis if known.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D72.823

Leukemoid reaction

Use when leukemoid reaction is documented, characterized by very high WBC count.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated white blood cell count?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified elevated white blood cell count is D72.829. Use specific codes if the type of leukocytosis is documented.

When should D72.829 be used?

Use D72.829 when leukocytosis is documented without specification of the leukocyte type. Ensure underlying conditions are coded first if known.

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