What is the ICD-10 code for leukocytopenia?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified leukocytopenia is D72.819. For leukocytopenia due to infection, use D70.1, and for other specified causes, use D72.818.

How do you code chemotherapy-induced leukocytopenia?

For chemotherapy-induced leukocytopenia, use T45.1x5A for the adverse effect and D72.818 for leukocytopenia.

ICD-10 Coding for Leukocytopenia(D72.819, D70.0, D70.1)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for leukocytopenia, including codes D72.819, D70.1, and D72.818. Find documentation tips and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

LeukopeniaLow white blood cell count

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Leukocytopenia

D50-D89Primary Range

Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
D72.819	Leukocytopenia, unspecified	Use when leukocytopenia is documented without a specified cause.	WBC < 3 500 cells/μL No specific cause identified
D70.1	Leukocytopenia due to infection	Use when leukocytopenia is secondary to a documented infection.	Positive cultures or imaging confirming infection WBC < 3 500 cells/μL
D72.818	Other specified leukocytopenia	Use for leukocytopenia due to specific causes like drugs or autoimmune conditions.	Temporal relationship with drug administration WBC < 3 500 cells/μL

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified

D72.819Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Leukocytopenia due to infectionD70.1

Use when leukocytopenia is confirmed to be due to an infectious process.

Other specified leukocytopeniaD72.818

Use for leukocytopenia due to non-infectious causes like drugs or autoimmune disorders.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Leukocytopenia.

Failing to document specific cause of leukocytopenia.

Impact

Clinical: May affect treatment decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Train staff on documentation requirements., Use templates to ensure completeness.

Using unspecified codes when specific cause is known.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Document specific cause and use the appropriate specific code.

Inaccurate coding of leukocytopenia

Impact

Using unspecified codes when specific causes are documented.

Mitigation

Regular audits and staff training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with D72.819.

Primary Code

D72.819

Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified

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ICD-10 Coding for Leukocytopenia(D72.819, D70.0, D70.1)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for leukocytopenia?

How do you code chemotherapy-induced leukocytopenia?

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