D61811 - A serious blood condition where medication has caused dangerously low levels of all blood cell types
International Classification of Diseases
What is a ICD-10 Code?
ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) codes are used to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in association with hospital care. These codes provide a standardized way to track health conditions and their treatment outcomes.
Detailed Description
Pancytopenia is a condition where your body has dangerously low counts of all three main types of blood cells: red blood cells (which carry oxygen), white blood cells (which fight infection), and platelets (which help blood clot). In this case, the condition was caused by a medication or drug you were taking. This is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention and hospitalization because it leaves you vulnerable to severe anemia, infections, and bleeding problems. Your doctors will need to identify and stop the medication causing the problem while providing supportive care to manage the low blood counts.
Additional Information
This is a potentially life-threatening condition requiring immediate hospitalization. Recovery depends on identifying and stopping the causative medication and may take weeks to months. Patients need close monitoring and may require isolation precautions due to increased infection risk.
Category
Blood and Immune System Disorders
Medical Specialty
Hematology/Oncology
Expected Costs
We expect this to normally be in the range of:
$15000 - $50000
This is an estimate based on typical billing patterns. Your actual cost may vary depending on your insurance coverage, provider location, and specific circumstances.
What's Required Before This
- Recent medication use or drug exposure
- Blood tests showing low counts of all blood cell types
- Medical evaluation to rule out other causes
What to Expect After
- Regular blood count monitoring
- Hematology specialist consultation
- Medication review and adjustment
- Infection prevention measures
- Possible blood transfusions if needed
- Long-term monitoring for blood count recovery
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