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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Leukopenia

ICD-10 Coding for Leukopenia

D72.819
D70.1
D72.818

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

Also Known as:
Low white blood cell count
Decreased leukocytes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Leukopenia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Leukopenia

Use ICD-10 code D72.819 for leukopenia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Leukopenia, unspecified

Billable Code
D72.819
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Leukopenia documented without a specified cause

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified leukopenia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies leukopenia as a separate condition if not part of another diagnosis like sepsis.

Agranulocytosis secondary to infection

Billable Code
D70.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Leukopenia documented as secondary to an infection

Applicable To

  • • Leukopenia due to infection

Important Notes

  • • Document the infection clearly to justify the use of this code.

Other specified disorders of white blood cells

Billable Code
D72.818
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Leukopenia documented as secondary to drugs or autoimmune disorders

Applicable To

  • • Leukopenia due to drugs or autoimmune disorders

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the drug or autoimmune disorder causing leukopenia.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B34.9

Viral infection, unspecified

Use to specify the underlying cause if leukopenia is due to a viral infection.

T45.1X5A

Adverse effect of antineoplastic drugs

Use to specify the drug causing leukopenia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for leukopenia?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified leukopenia is D72.819. For leukopenia due to specific causes, use D70.1 for infections or D72.818 for drug-induced cases.

How do you code leukopenia due to chemotherapy?

For leukopenia due to chemotherapy, use D72.818 along with the specific drug code, such as T45.1X5A for antineoplastic drugs.

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