icd 10 code for leukocytosis in pregnancy

by Pascale Glover 10 min read

The ICD code D728 is used to code Leukocytosis

Leukocytosis is white blood cells (the leukocyte count) above the normal range in the blood. It is frequently a sign of an inflammatory response, most commonly the result of infection, but may also occur following certain parasitic infections or bone tumors.

Coding Notes for D72.82 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here."

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'D72.82 - Elevated white blood cell count'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code D72.82. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

What are the maternal disorders related to pregnancy?

Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy (O20-O29) Hemorrhage in early pregnancy (O20) Excessive vomiting in pregnancy (O21) Venous complications and hemorrhoids in pregna ncy (O22) Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy (O23) Diabetes in pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium (O24)

When are pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium counted?

Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00–O99) Trimesters are counted from the first day of the last menstrual period. They are defined as follows: Use additional code from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.

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