D72.82
Non-billableElevated white blood cell count
D72.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for Elevated white blood cell count. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D72.820 for billing.
D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour blood is living tissue made up of liquid and solids. The liquid part, called plasma, is made of water, salts and protein. Over half of your blood is plasma. The solid part of your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Blood disorders affect one or more parts of the blood and prevent your blood from doing its job. They can be acute or chronic. Many blood disorders are inherited. Other…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •eosinophilia (D72.1)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code D72.82?
- D72.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Elevated white blood cell count". It falls under D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism.
- Is D72.82 a billable code?
- No — D72.82 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D72.820) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of D72.82?
- D72.82 has 8 more specific child codes, including D72.820, D72.821, D72.822.
- What is excluded from D72.82?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): eosinophilia (D72.1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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