Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is a rare condition caused by an overload of white blood cells called eosinophils. Eosinophils protect your body from parasitic infections and respond to allergens.
Hypereosinophilic syndrome [HES] 11 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of D72.
288.60 - Leukocytosis, unspecified | ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10 CM Guidelines, may be found at the following website: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/Comprehensive-Listing-of-ICD-10-CM-Files.htm.
The first new codes in ICD-10-CM 2021 are A84. 81 Powassan virus disease and A84. 89 Other tick-borne viral encephalitis. There are five more new codes under protozoal disease subcategory B60.
Altered mental status, unspecified (R41. 82) is a billable ICD-10 diagnostic code under HIPAA regulations from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021.
Leukocytosis means you have a high white blood cell count. This means you have more white blood cells than normal. Leukocytosis is a normal immune response and isn't always a cause for concern.
ICD-10 | Lymphocytosis (symptomatic) (D72. 820)