ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Elevated white blood cell count: D72.829
The CDC title for "Elevated white blood cell count" is D72.82 (Elevated white blood cell count), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is D72.829, Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under D72.82, then other CDC titles that name elevated white blood cell count
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- D72.82Elevated white blood cell countHeader
- D72.820Lymphocytosis (symptomatic)Billable
- D72.821Monocytosis (symptomatic)Billable
- D72.822PlasmacytosisBillable
- D72.823Leukemoid reactionBillable
- D72.824BasophiliaBillable
- D72.825BandemiaBillable
- D72.828Other elevated white blood cell countBillable
- D72.829Elevated white blood cell count, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From D72. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- D72.829 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category D72.82Every code under it
- Chapter 3Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Elevated white blood cell count?
The CDC title for "Elevated white blood cell count" is D72.82 (Elevated white blood cell count), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is D72.829, Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified.
Is D72.829 billable?
Yes. D72.829 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to D72.829?
The CDC tabular list gives 5 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 1 Excludes2 note (may be coded together when both are documented) for D72.829 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is D72.829 in?
Chapter 3. Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.