Leukocytosis D72.829 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D72.829. Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code.
Leukocytosis, unspecified
Leukocytosis is most commonly caused by infection or inflammation. Other high white blood cell count causes may include: Excessive physical or emotional stress (such as fever, injury or surgery). Burns. Immune system disorders such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
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Leukocytosis is a medical term used to describe an elevation in the number of white blood cells in the body and may have a variety of causes, including infection, inflammation, and allergic responses. Additional causes of leukocytosis may include stress, sickle cell anemia, and the use of certain medications.
ICD-10 Code for Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified- D72. 829- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10 Code for Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified- D72. 819- Codify by AAPC.
D72.819Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified 819 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of D72. 819 - other international versions of ICD-10 D72. 819 may differ.
NCD 190.15 In some patients presenting with certain signs, symptoms or diseases, a single CBC may be appropriate.
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. Most of the time, it means that your body is fighting off infection or inflammation.
Neutropenia and leukopenia are terms used to refer to lowered numbers of white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood. WBCs help the body fight infection and disease. When WBC counts are low, there is a higher risk of infection.
ICD-9 Code 288.60 -Leukocytosis, unspecified- Codify by AAPC.
Most of the time, doctors use a complete blood count (CBC) to check for leukocytosis. A CBC can be part of a routine physical, or your doctor might use it to help diagnose a specific illness. Another test, called a white blood cell differential or "diff," is sometimes done at the same time.
85004 Blood count automated differential white blood cell (WBC) count. 85032 Manual cell count (erythrocyte, leukocyte, or platelet) each.
From ICD-10: For encounters for routine laboratory/radiology testing in the absence of any signs, symptoms, or associated diagnosis, assign Z01. 89, Encounter for other specified special examinations.
ICD-10 Code for Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings- Z71. 2- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination Z01. 812.
D72.829 also applies to the following: Inclusion term (s): Elevated leukocytes, unspecified. Leukocytosis, unspecified. The use of ICD-10 code D72.829 can also apply to: Leukocytosis.
D72.829 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .
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