ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for D72.82
Elevated white blood cell count
Coding Notes & Guidelines for D72.82
eosinophilia (D72.1)
infectious mononucleosis (B27.-)
- confirmed infection - code to infection
- leukemia (C91.-, C92.-, C93.-, C94.-, C95.-)
Elevated lymphocytes
- Basophilic leukemoid reaction
- Leukemoid reaction NOS
- Lymphocytic leukemoid reaction
- Monocytic leukemoid reaction
- Myelocytic leukemoid reaction
- Neutrophilic leukemoid reaction
Bandemia without diagnosis of specific infection
- Elevated leukocytes, unspecified
- Leukocytosis, unspecified
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code D72.82 (Elevated white blood cell count)
ICD-10-CM code D72.82 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 D72.82 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about D72.82 - Elevated 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 Elevated white blood cell count.