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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neutropenic Fever

ICD-10 Coding for Neutropenic Fever

D70.1
D70.9
R50.81

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

Also Known as:
Febrile Neutropenia
Neutropenia with Fever
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neutropenic Fever

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Neutropenic Fever

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Agranulocytosis secondary to antineoplastic chemotherapy

Billable Code
D70.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • ANC <500/mm³
  • • Temperature ≥38.3°C
  • • Chemotherapy history
documentation:
  • • Chemotherapy documented as cause

Applicable To

  • • Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia with fever

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chemotherapy is documented as the cause of neutropenia.

Neutropenia, unspecified

Billable Code
D70.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • ANC <500/mm³
  • • Fever ≥38.3°C

Applicable To

  • • Neutropenia with unspecified cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific cause is documented before using.

Fever presenting with conditions classified elsewhere

Billable Code
R50.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Temperature ≥38.3°C

Applicable To

  • • Fever with neutropenia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure fever is documented with neutropenia.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T45.1X5A

Adverse effect of antineoplastic drugs

Use with D70.1 to indicate chemotherapy as the cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neutropenic fever?

The ICD-10 code for neutropenic fever secondary to chemotherapy is D70.1. For unspecified neutropenia with fever, use D70.9.

How do you document neutropenic fever?

Document ANC levels, temperature, and chemotherapy details to accurately code neutropenic fever.

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