Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 206
Monocytic leukemia
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 5 ICD-9-CM codes below 206 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • Acute myeloid leukemia in which 80% or more of the leukemic cells are of monocytic lineage. Bleeding disorders are common presenting features. It usually follows an aggressive clinical course. (who, 2001)
  • An acute myeloid leukemia in which 80% or more of the leukemic cells are of monocytic lineage including monoblasts, promonocytes, and monocytes
  • Uncommon form of acute myelogenous leukemia, in which the predominating cells are identified as monocytes; a few myelocytes may be present, but not as many as in acute myelomonocytic leukemia
206 Includes
  • leukemia:
    • histiocytic
    • monoblastic
    • monocytoid
ICD-9-CM codes are used in medical billing and coding to describe diseases, injuries, symptoms and conditions. ICD-9-CM 206 is one of thousands of ICD-9-CM codes used in healthcare. Although ICD-9-CM and CPT codes are largely numeric, they differ in that CPT codes describe medical procedures and services. Can't find a code? Start at the root of ICD-9-CM, check the 2015 ICD-9-CM Index or use the search engine at the top of this page to lookup any code.