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D72.824

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Basophilia

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

What This Code Means

An abnormally high number of basophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood. Basophils release histamine and are involved in allergic and inflammatory responses.

Coding Tips

  • •Basophilia can be associated with myeloproliferative disorders, allergic reactions, or chronic inflammation
  • •Review the clinical context to determine if this is primary (bone marrow disorder) or secondary (reactive)

Code Hierarchy

└D72Other disorders of white blood cells└D72.8Other specified disorders of white blood cells└D72.82Elevated white blood cell count└D72.824Basophilia
└D72.824Basophilia

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