Is D72.81 a billable code?
No. D72.81 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
D72.81: Decreased white blood cell count
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
D72.81 groups related diagnoses under decreased white blood cell count. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under D72.81
- D72.810Lymphocytopenia
- D72.818Other decreased white blood cell count
- D72.819Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified
Other codes in D72.8 Other specified disorders of white blood cells
D72.81 questions
What does D72.81 mean?
D72.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Decreased white blood cell count. It is in chapter 3, Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.