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