D70
Non-billableNeutropenia
Neutropenia
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- agranulocytosis
- decreased absolute neurophile count (ANC)
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •autoimmune disease (systemic) NOSM35.9
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP00-P96
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] diseaseB20
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code for any associated:
- •feverR50.81
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(17)
UMLS
- Absence of circulating granulocytesC0001824
- AgranulocytosesC0001824
- AgranulocytosisC0001824
- Agranulocytosis (disorder)C0001824
- GranulocytopeniaC0001824
- GranulocytopeniasC0001824
- Schultz diseaseC0001824
- agranulocytosesC0001824
- agranulocytosisC0001824
- granulocytopeniaC0001824
- NeutropeniaC0027947
- Neutropenia, unspecifiedC0027947
- NeutropeniasC0027947
- Neutropenic disorderC0027947
- Neutropenic disorder (disorder)C0027947
- neutropeniaC0027947
- decreased absolute neurophile count (ANC)C4290088
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for neutropenia?
The ICD-10-CM code for neutropenia is D70. The full clinical description is "Neutropenia". D70 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code D70 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D70 represents “Neutropenia”. It is classified under Chapter 3: Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is D70 a billable code?
No, D70 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under D70.
What chapter is D70 in?
D70 is in Chapter 3: Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs (codes D50-D89).
What codes cannot be used with D70?
D70 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neutropenic splenomegaly (D73.81); transient neonatal neutropenia (P61.5).
What are the subcategories under D70?
D70 has 7 child codes, including: D70.0 (Congenital agranulocytosis), D70.1 (Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy), D70.2 (Other drug-induced agranulocytosis), D70.3 (Neutropenia due to infection), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with D70?
Yes, when using D70, also report: any associated:; fever (R50.81).
What are the UMLS CUIs for D70?
D70 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0001824, C0027947, C4290088. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does D70 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like neutropenia affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of D70?
D70 maps to the ICD-11 code: 4B00.Y (Other specified disorders of neutrophil number).
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