ICD-10 D70
Non-Billable HeaderNeutropenia
About ICD-10-CM D70
ICD-10-CM code D70 represents Neutropenia. This is a non-billable header code in the Blood and Blood-forming Organs chapter (block D70). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D70 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with D70. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- neutropenic splenomegaly (D73.81)
- transient neonatal neutropenia (P61.5)
Includes
- agranulocytosis
- decreased absolute neurophile count (ANC)
Use Additional Code
When coding D70, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code for any associated:
- fever (R50.81)
Coding Notes
Code Also
- , if applicable, mucositis (J34.81, K12.3-, K92.81, N76.81)
Medicare LCD Coverage for D70
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D70 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D70.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but D70 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D70
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To D70
Other codes in section D70-D77 (Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs).
ICD-10 D70, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code D70 billable? +
No, D70 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block D70 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for D70? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with D70): neutropenic splenomegaly (D73.81); transient neonatal neutropenia (P61.5)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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