ICD-10 D72825 | ICD-9-CM 288.66 | |
Bandemia refers to an excess of band cells (immature white blood cells) released by the bone marrow into the blood. The ICD diagnosis code for bandemia is 288.66.
It is a signifier of infection (or sepsis) or inflammation.
Measurement of it can play a role in the approach to appendicitis.
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