Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM D72.828 is the diagnosis code for Other elevated white blood cell count. This code falls under the section "Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs" within Chapter 3 — Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where D72.828 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, D72.828 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
D72.828 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other elevated white blood cell count". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of D72.828 is D72.82 ("Elevated white blood cell count"). D72.828 provides a more specific classification within this category.
D72.828 is located in Section D70-D77 — "Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs" within Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use D72.828 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other elevated white blood cell count" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other elevated white blood cell count is D72.828.
Yes, D72.828 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
D72.828 is in Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, D72.828 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.