ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for D72.81
Decreased white blood cell count
Coding Notes & Guidelines for D72.81
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
neutropenia (D70.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
malignant leukopenia (D70.9)
Inclusion Terms
Decreased lymphocytes
Inclusion Terms
- Basophilic leukopenia
- Eosinophilic leukopenia
- Monocytopenia
- Other decreased leukocytes
- Plasmacytopenia
Inclusion Terms
- Decreased leukocytes, unspecified
- Leukocytopenia, unspecified
- Leukopenia
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code D72.81 (Decreased white blood cell count)
ICD-10-CM code D72.81 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM D72.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about D72.81 - Decreased white blood cell count. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Decreased white blood cell count.