DocScrib
How it WorksPricingBlog
Sign InSign UpBook a Demo
DocScrib

AI-powered medical documentation platform streamlining healthcare workflows through intelligent transcription and clinical note generation.

Book a Demo

Product

  • Medical Templates
  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Security & Compliance

Resources

  • Blog
  • Documentation
  • Case Studies

Contact

  • support@docscrib.com
  • +1 (555) 123-4567
  • 123 Healthcare Blvd
    Medical District, CA 90210
© 2025 DocScrib. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy
Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Low White Blood Cells

ICD-10 Coding for Low White Blood Cells

D70.1
D72.818

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

Also Known as:
Leukopenia
Low WBC
Neutropenia
Join 10,000+ Happy Clinicians

The AI Medical Scribe for Happiest Clinicians

Save 2+ hours daily with instant clinical documentation.
Our AI scribe listens, understands, and generates comprehensive medical notes so you can focus on patient care.

Start Free Trial
No credit card required•HIPAA compliant
Recording Controls
Start recording to see live transcription
Live Conversation - Try For Free!
Real-time transcription with automatic speaker identification

Ready to Record

Start recording to see live conversation transcription

Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Low White Blood Cells

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

Use ICD-10 code D70.1 for agranulocytosis secondary to infection, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Agranulocytosis secondary to infection

Billable Code
D70.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Confirmed infection with leukopenia

Applicable To

  • • Neutropenia due to infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the infectious cause of leukopenia.

Other specified disorders of white blood cells

Billable Code
D72.818
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • WBC decline ≥30% from baseline post-drug initiation

Applicable To

  • • Drug-induced leukopenia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage between drug administration and leukopenia onset is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R50.9

Fever, unspecified

Use to document associated symptoms like fever.

T45.1X5A

Adverse effect of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs

Use to document adverse drug reactions causing leukopenia.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for low white blood cells, or leukopenia, depends on the cause. D70.1 is used for infection-induced leukopenia, while D72.818 is for drug-induced cases.

How do you code leukopenia due to chemotherapy?

For leukopenia due to chemotherapy, use D72.818 for drug-induced leukopenia, and add T45.1X5A to specify the adverse effect of antineoplastic drugs.

Quick Navigation
All DiagnosesICD-10 Codes

Related Resources

How Medical Coding WorksBrowse All Codes