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

ICD-10 Coding for Low White Blood Cell Count

D72.819
D72.818

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

Also Known as:
Leukopenia
Low WBC Count
neutropenia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Low White Blood Cell Count

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

Use ICD-10 code D72.819 for decreased white blood cell count, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified

Billable Code
D72.819
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • WBC <4.0 x10³/μL without specific cause
  • • Two consecutive low readings >24h apart

Applicable To

  • • Leukopenia NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'low' rather than 'elevated' WBC.

Other specified decreased white blood cell count

Billable Code
D72.818
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • WBC <4.0 x10³/μL with documented cause
  • • Temporal relationship with drug administration

Applicable To

  • • Drug-induced leukopenia

Important Notes

  • • Sequence after T-code for adverse effect.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T45.1x5A

Adverse effect of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs

Use when leukopenia is drug-induced.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for unspecified low white blood cell count is D72.819. For specified causes, such as drug-induced, use D72.818.

How do you document low white blood cell count?

Document specific WBC and ANC values, and note any known causes. For example, 'WBC 2.1 x10³/μL, ANC 0.8 x10³/μL, drug-induced.'

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