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

ICD-10 Coding for High White Blood Cells

D72.829
D72.820

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for High 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_criteria:
  • WBC count above 11,000/mm³ with no specific cause identified.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified leukocytosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies if leukocytosis is reactive or due to a specific condition.

Lymphocytosis (symptomatic)

Billable Code
D72.820
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • Absolute lymphocyte count >4,000/mm³ with symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Symptomatic lymphocytosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure symptoms are documented to support the use of this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R50.9

Fever, unspecified

Use when fever is present with leukocytosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for unspecified elevated white blood cells is D72.829. Use this code when no specific cause is documented.

How do you document leukocytosis?

Document leukocytosis by noting the WBC count and linking it to a specific cause if known, such as an infection or inflammation.

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