2025 Elevated White Blood Cell Count ICD 10 Code D72.829
Effective Date: 10/01/2015 To 09/30/2025Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
| CMS-HCC-V24 | CMS-HCC-V28 | RxHCC | Age | Gender | Maternity | Acute or Chronic | MCC |
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| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Acute | No |
- leukocytes D72.829
- white blood cell count D72.829
What Is Elevated White Blood Cell Count ICD 10?
An elevated white blood cell count ICD 10 (D72.829), or Leukocytosis, indicates an increase in the blood cells that fight infections. The normal range varies by lab, but a count above 11,000 cells per microliter is generally considered high. White blood cell counts higher in blood cells called leukocytosis.
Causes and Symptoms of Elevated White Blood Cell Count ICD 10
Common causes for the condition of Elevated White Blood Cell Count ICD 10 include:
- Infections or inflammation
- Physical or the emotional stress presence (such as fever, injury or surgery)
- Immune system disorders
- Certain medications
- Smoking
- Splenectomy
Symptoms of Elevated White Blood Cell ICD 10 may include:
- Fatigue
- Body aches
- Fever
- Chills
- Headache
Diagnosis and Treatment of Elevated White Blood Cell ICD 10
Elevated White Blood count ICD 10 is D72.829. Diagnosis typically involves a complete blood count (CBC). The treatment option is given considering the severity of the cause and may include:
- Medications for stress or inflammation
- IV fluids to improve blood flow
- Leukapheresis to reduce white blood cell count