D72.828
✓ BillableOther elevated white blood cell count
Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code D72.828 represents other elevated white blood cell count. This code falls under the Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that D72.828 has 5 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code D72.828?
ICD-10-CM code D72.828 is "Other elevated white blood cell count". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89).
Is D72.828 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, D72.828 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with D72.828?
D72.828 has 5 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can D72.828 be coded with other codes?
D72.828 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in D72.82
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)