AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2007 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 AND 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Bandemia
Bandemia refers to an excess of immature white blood cells, or band cells in the blood. It is frequently present in cases of bacterial infection. Effective October 1, 2007, a new code (288.66) was created to identify cases in which bandemia is present, however a diagnosis of infection has not been established. 288.6 Elevated white blood cell count New code 288.66 Bandemia Bandemia without diagnosis of specific infection Excludes: confirmed infection – code to infection leukemia (204.00-208.9) ...
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Article Overview
This short coding article explains the reporting context for bandemia and notes an ICD-9-CM coding update effective in 2007. It is relevant to coders, billers, compliance staff, and clinical documentation teams who need a high-level understanding of how this diagnosis is grouped and what broader diagnostic categories are referenced in the discussion.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate identification of bandemia and related diagnostic context can affect how laboratory or clinical findings are documented and categorized. The article highlights a coding change and surrounding diagnosis groupings that may be important for historical reference and claim review.
What You Will Learn
- The general clinical meaning of bandemia.
- That the article discusses an ICD-9-CM coding update effective in 2007.
- How bandemia is positioned within broader elevated white blood cell count and exclusionary diagnostic categories.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Compliance staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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