Question 1

Is D70 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D70 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code D70 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D70 represents Neutropenia. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code D70 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code D70 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D70?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D70 is section:D70-D77 (Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs (D70-D77)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from D70?

Accepted Answer

Code D70 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: neutropenic splenomegaly (D73.81); transient neonatal neutropenia (P61.5). These conditions cannot be coded together with D70 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with D70?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding D70, consider adding codes for: code for any associated:; fever (R50.81). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

D702026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Code Also1Consider additional code

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Includes2Included conditions

Related Clinical Codes2Manifestation & etiology relationships

Excluded By3Codes that exclude this one