ICD-10-CM D72.82: Elevated white blood cell count

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for D72.82

Elevated white blood cell count

Coding Notes & Guidelines for D72.82

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

eosinophilia (D72.1)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

infectious mononucleosis (B27.-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • confirmed infection - code to infection
  • leukemia (C91.-, C92.-, C93.-, C94.-, C95.-)
Inclusion Terms

Elevated lymphocytes

Inclusion Terms
  • Basophilic leukemoid reaction
  • Leukemoid reaction NOS
  • Lymphocytic leukemoid reaction
  • Monocytic leukemoid reaction
  • Myelocytic leukemoid reaction
  • Neutrophilic leukemoid reaction
Inclusion Terms

Bandemia without diagnosis of specific infection

Inclusion Terms
  • 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.