Find comprehensive information on Leukemia diagnosis, including ICD-10 codes (C91-C95), clinical documentation improvement (CDI) best practices, healthcare provider resources, and medical coding guidelines. Learn about different Leukemia types, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and prognosis. This resource offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals, coders, and patients seeking accurate and up-to-date information on Leukemia.
Also known as
Leukemia
Cancers of the blood-forming tissues.
Other and unspecified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue
Includes other and unspecified leukemias and related conditions.
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Group of disorders where bone marrow doesnt make enough healthy blood cells.
Other myeloproliferative disorders
Overproduction of blood cells, can evolve to leukemia.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the leukemia chronic or acute?
Chronic
Is it lymphocytic or myelogenous?
Acute
Is it lymphoblastic or myeloid?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Cancer of blood-forming tissues |
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) |
Lymphoma |
Coding C95.90 (Leukemia, unspecified) without sufficient documentation specifying the type creates audit risks and impacts reimbursement.
Incorrectly coding the stage of leukemia (e.g., using clinical staging when pathological staging is available) leads to inaccurate risk adjustment and potential denials.
Miscoding active disease (relapse) versus remission status can impact treatment authorization and quality reporting, creating compliance and financial risks.
Patient presents with signs and symptoms suggestive of leukemia. Presenting complaints include fatigue, weakness, pallor, unexplained bruising, petechiae, recurrent infections, bone pain, and unintentional weight loss. Physical examination may reveal hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, or sternal tenderness. Complete blood count (CBC) demonstrates abnormalities such as anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis, or the presence of blasts. Peripheral blood smear review is crucial for morphological assessment of abnormal cells. Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration are indicated for definitive diagnosis and classification of leukemia, including immunophenotyping, cytogenetic analysis, and molecular studies. Differential diagnosis includes other hematological malignancies such as lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndrome, and aplastic anemia. Based on the results of these diagnostic tests, the patient's leukemia is classified as acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), or chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The specific subtype and risk stratification will guide treatment decisions. Treatment options for leukemia include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, stem cell transplantation, and supportive care. The patient's prognosis depends on factors such as age, leukemia subtype, cytogenetic abnormalities, and response to treatment. Follow-up care includes monitoring of blood counts, disease status, and management of treatment-related side effects. Medical coding and billing for leukemia involves ICD-10 codes (C91-C95) and appropriate CPT codes for procedures performed, such as bone marrow biopsy and aspiration. This documentation is intended for healthcare professionals and should be used in conjunction with clinical judgment and established guidelines for leukemia diagnosis and management.