ICD-10 Code D72.825 – Bandemia (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D72.825 – Bandemia
What it is
Bandemia means an increased number of immature neutrophils, called bands, in the blood. It is a laboratory finding, not a disease, and often suggests an active inflammatory or infectious process.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see bandemia reported on a complete blood count with differential, sometimes alongside other signs of infection or acute inflammation.
When to use this code
Use D72.825 when the provider documents bandemia or an elevated band count as a finding to be coded. It is appropriate when the chart identifies the condition without naming a more specific underlying diagnosis. If bandemia is only part of a broader diagnosis, code the documented condition as directed.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for leukocytosis, neutrophilia, or sepsis unless bandemia is specifically documented. Check documentation if the record only mentions abnormal white blood cells without naming bandemia.
Coding tip
Code bandemia only when it is explicitly stated in the record and supported by provider documentation.