D72.82 ICD-10-CM Code: Elevated white blood cell count
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
D72.82Elevated white blood cell count
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where D72.82 sits
- 1
Chapter 3
Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
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Section
Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs (D70-D77)
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Category D72
Other disorders of white blood cells
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Subcategory D72.8
Other specified disorders of white blood cells
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Code D72.82
Elevated white blood cell count
More specific choices
Codes under D72.82
D72.82 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for D72.82.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for D72.82.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D72.82.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- eosinophilia (D72.1)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for D72.82.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code D72.82 mean?
D72.82 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Elevated white blood cell count.”
Is D72.82 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. D72.82 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is D72.82 located in ICD-10-CM?
D72.82 is listed in Chapter 3, Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89), within Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs (D70-D77) (D70–D77), under category D72, Other disorders of white blood cells and subcategory D72.8, Other specified disorders of white blood cells.
What coding notes are listed for D72.82?
No inclusion terms are listed for D72.82 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: eosinophilia (D72.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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