CBC ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 codes are used for CBC?

When it comes to using ICD-10 codes for a complete blood count (CBC), the codes are typically used to describe the conditions or abnormalities found in the blood test results rather than the test itself. Here are some commonly used ICD-10 codes related to abnormal CBC findings:

• D64.9: Anemia, unspecified
• D70.9: Neutropenia, unspecified
• D72.819: Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified
• D72.829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
• D72.1: Eosinophilia
• D75.81: Other and unspecified diseases of blood and blood-forming organs

Which CBC ICD codes are billable?

The billability of each ICD-10 code depends on the specifics of the patient’s condition and the insurer’s policies. Based on standard billing guidelines, the following codes are considered billable:

• D64.9:  Anemia, unspecified: Billable
• D70.9: Neutropenia, unspecified: Billable
• D72.819: Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified: Billable
• D72.829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified: Billable
• D72.1: Eosinophilia: Billable
• D75.81: Other and unspecified diseases of blood and blood-forming organs: Billable

Clinical information

• A complete blood count is a blood test used to evaluate overall health and detect a variety of disorders by analyzing blood cell components (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets).
• Physicians use CBC ICD-10 codes to categorize abnormal CBC results, including other abnormal findings like leukocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and polycythemia.
• Diagnosis abnormal findings through CBC helps identify underlying medical conditions, prompting further evaluation through specialized laboratory tests.
• A CBC can reveal specific findings indicating disorder in blood chemistry, such as abnormal hemoglobin levels, hematocrit imbalances, or platelet dysfunctions.
• Healthcare providers use CBC results to correlate with other abnormal findings, guiding treatment plans for infections, autoimmune diseases, and bleeding disorders.
• Findings of blood chemistry within a CBC, including red cell indices and WBC differentials, aid in diagnosing metabolic and systemic conditions.
• CBC is crucial for detecting abnormal clinical, laboratory findings, requiring additional testing if results are outside the normal range.
• In cases of post-surgical complications or trauma, a CBC may help in identifying a retained foreign body through abnormal inflammatory markers or infection indicators.
• Blood chemistry unspecified values in CBC results often require further investigation to determine the cause of the abnormality and develop an appropriate treatment strategy.

Synonyms include:

• Full blood count
• Complete hemogram
• Blood cell analysis
• Blood cell count
• Total blood count