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Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 205.3
Myeloid sarcoma
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 3 ICD-9-CM codes below 205.3 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • A malignant neoplasm composed of myeloblasts or immature myeloid cells. It occurs in extramedullary sites or the bone
  • A malignant neoplasm composed of myeloblasts, neutrophils and neutrophil precursors
  • A malignant, green-colored tumor of myeloid cells (a type of immature white blood cell). This tumor is usually associated with myelogenous leukemia
  • A tumor mass composed of myeloblasts or immature myeloid cells. It occurs in extramedullary sites or the bone. (who, 2001)
  • A tumor mass composed of myeloblasts, neutrophils and neutrophil precursors. Granulocytic sarcoma is the most common type of myeloid sarcoma. (who, 2001)
  • An extramedullary tumor of immature myeloid cells or myeloblasts. Granulocytic sarcoma usually occurs with or follows the onset of acute myeloid leukemia
Applies To
  • Chloroma
  • Granulocytic sarcoma
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 205.3:
  • Balfour's disease (chloroma) 205.3
  • Chloroma (M9930/3) 205.3
  • Disease, diseased - see also Syndrome
    • Balfour's (chloroma) 205.3
  • Myelosarcoma (M9930/3) 205.3
  • Sarcoma (M8800/3) - see also Neoplasm, connective tissue, malignant
    • granulocytic (M9930/3) 205.3
    • myeloid (M9930/3) 205.3
 205.22 ICD9Data.com 205.30 
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