ICD Code D72.828

ICD code D72.828 is used to indicate a diagnosis of an elevated white blood cell count that does not fall under more specific categories. This code is typically used when a patient has higher than normal white blood cell levels, but the exact cause or type is not specified.

1. Laboratory findings indicate an elevated white blood cell (WBC) count above the normal reference range.

2. The elevation in WBC count is not attributable to a specific, defined leukocytosis such as neutrophilia, lymphocytosis, monocytosis, eosinophilia, or basophilia.

3. The patient does not meet diagnostic criteria for leukemia or other malignant hematologic disorders.

4. The elevated WBC count is not explained by acute infection, trauma, stress response, or medication-induced leukocytosis with a more specific code available.

5. The clinical context requires documentation of an abnormal WBC count that is not otherwise specified or classified under another code.

6. The elevated WBC count is persistent or recurrent and warrants further investigation or monitoring.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code D72.828 include:

85025 – Complete blood count (CBC) with automated differential

85027 – Complete blood count (CBC), automated

85007 – Blood count; manual differential WBC count

36415 – Collection of venous blood by venipuncture

84443 – Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

80053 – Comprehensive metabolic panel

81001 – Urinalysis, automated, with microscopy

99212–99215 – Office or other outpatient visit, established patient (for evaluation and management)

96372 – Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); subcutaneous or intramuscular

The selection of CPT codes should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical context associated with ICD code D72.828.

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