ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D72.11 - Hypereosinophilic syndrome [HES] (original) (raw)

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Hypereosinophilic syndrome [HES]

ICD-10-CM Code:

D72.11

ICD-10 Code for:

Hypereosinophilic syndrome [HES]

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D72.11 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity from the list below for a diagnosis of hypereosinophilic syndrome [hes]. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Non-specific codes like D72.11 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following billable codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for hypereosinophilic syndrome [hes]:

Use D72.110 for Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome [IHES]

Use D72.111 for Lymphocytic Variant Hypereosinophilic Syndrome [LHES]

Use D72.118 for Other hypereosinophilic syndrome

Use D72.119 for Hypereosinophilic syndrome [HES], unspecified

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a heterogeneous group of disorders with the common feature of prolonged eosinophilia of unknown cause and associated organ system dysfunction, including the heart, central nervous system, kidneys, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and skin. there is a massive increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood, mimicking leukemia, and extensive eosinophilic infiltration of the various organs.

granular leukocytes with a nucleus that usually has two lobes connected by a slender thread of chromatin, and cytoplasm containing coarse, round granules that are uniform in size and stainable by eosin.

Eosinophilic Disorders

Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell. They help fight off infections and play a role in your body's immune response. They can also build up and cause inflammation.

Normally your blood doesn't have a large number of eosinophils. Your body may produce more of them in response to:

In some conditions, the eosinophils can move outside the bloodstream and build up in organs and tissues. This can happen in many different parts of the body, including the esophagus, heart, lungs, blood, and intestines. Treatment of eosinophilic disorders can vary, depending on the cause and which part of the body is affected. Steroids are often part of the treatment.

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