icd10free.comPowered by Curo

ICD-10 Coding for Low White Blood Cells(D70.1, D70.0, D72.818)

Save

Explore ICD-10 coding for low white blood cells, including leukopenia due to infection or drugs. Learn about documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
LeukopeniaLow WBCNeutropenia
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Low White Blood Cells

D50-D89Primary Range

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

→
Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
D70.1Agranulocytosis secondary to infection
D72.818Other specified disorders of white blood cells
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
D70.1Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Leukopenia, unspecifiedD72.819
Agranulocytosis secondary to infectionD70.1

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Low White Blood Cells.

Vague documentation of leukopenia

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials.

Mitigation

Use specific terms and include lab results, Link leukopenia to underlying cause

Using unspecified codes when specific cause is documented

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to denied claims or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Always use the most specific code available based on documentation.

Unspecified leukopenia coding

Impact

Using unspecified codes when specific causes are documented.

Mitigation

Train staff on importance of documenting specific causes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related condition guides

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with D70.1.