D72.8 – Other specified disorders of white blood cells
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs
- Code
D72.8(claims format:D728)- Description
- Other specified disorders of white blood cells
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 3. Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
- Block
- D70-D77 Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs
- Parent codes
- D72
Billable codes under D72.8
D72.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- D72.81 – Decreased white blood cell countHeader (more codes below)
- D72.82 – Elevated white blood cell countHeader (more codes below)
- D72.89 – Other specified disorders of white blood cellsBillable
Notes for D72.8
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
D72 – Other disorders of white blood cells
- neutropenia (D70)
Related codes in D72
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code D72.8?
D72.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified disorders of white blood cells, in the block D70-D77 (Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs).
Is D72.8 a billable code?
No. D72.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does D72.8 belong to?
It belongs to category D72 – Other disorders of white blood cells.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.