D72.18

D72.18

Billable

Eosinophilia in diseases classified elsewhere

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Elevated eosinophils that occur as a result of another disease or condition the patient has.

Coding Tips

•This code requires documentation of the underlying disease causing the eosinophilia; code the primary condition as well.
•Use this when eosinophilia is secondary to conditions like parasitic infections, allergies, or malignancies.

Code First

underlying disease, such as:
chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (C93.1-)

Code Hierarchy

└D72Other disorders of white blood cells └D72.1Eosinophilia └D72.18Eosinophilia in diseases classified elsewhere

└D72.18Eosinophilia in diseases classified elsewhere