D72
Non-Billable

Other disorders of white blood cells

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Other disorders of white blood cells?

ICD-10-CM D72 is the diagnosis code for Other disorders of white blood cells. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for D72

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as D72. They are mutually exclusive:

  • basophilia (D72.824)
  • immunity disorders (D80-D89)
  • preleukemia (syndrome) (D46.9)

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in D72. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • neutropenia (D70)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where D72 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 4 entries
D72.0Genetic anomalies of leukocytesBillableD72.1EosinophiliaNon-BillableD72.10Eosinophilia, unspecifiedBillableD72.11Hypereosinophilic syndrome [HES]Non-BillableD72.110Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome [IHES]BillableD72.111Lymphocytic Variant Hypereosinophilic Syndrome [LHES]BillableD72.118Other hypereosinophilic syndromeBillableD72.119Hypereosinophilic syndrome [HES], unspecifiedBillableD72.12Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndromeBillableD72.18Eosinophilia in diseases classified elsewhereBillableD72.19Other eosinophiliaBillableD72.8Other specified disorders of white blood cellsNon-BillableD72.81Decreased white blood cell countNon-BillableD72.810LymphocytopeniaBillableD72.818Other decreased white blood cell countBillableD72.819Decreased white blood cell count, unspecifiedBillableD72.82Elevated white blood cell countNon-BillableD72.820Lymphocytosis (symptomatic)BillableD72.821Monocytosis (symptomatic)BillableD72.822PlasmacytosisBillableD72.823Leukemoid reactionBillableD72.824BasophiliaBillableD72.825BandemiaBillableD72.828Other elevated white blood cell countBillableD72.829Elevated white blood cell count, unspecifiedBillableD72.89Other specified disorders of white blood cellsBillableD72.9Disorder of white blood cells, unspecifiedBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is D72 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, D72 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does D72 mean?

D72 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other disorders of white blood cells". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is D72 in?

D72 is located in Section D70-D77 — "Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs" within Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of D72?

D72 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: D72.0, D72.1, D72.8, D72.9.

When should I use D72?

Use D72 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other disorders of white blood cells" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Other disorders of white blood cells?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other disorders of white blood cells is D72.

Can D72 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, D72 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is D72 in?

D72 is in Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from D72?

Type 1 Excludes for D72 include: basophilia (D72.824); immunity disorders (D80-D89); preleukemia (syndrome) (D46.9).

Is D72 valid for 2026?

Yes, D72 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
D72
Other disorders of white blood cells
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
3 — Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
D70-D77 — Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs
2026 ICD-10-CM