Bandemia
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ICD-9 | 288.66 |
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Overview
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.[1]
It is a signifier of infection (or sepsis) or inflammation.[2]
Measurement of it can play a role in the approach to appendicitis.[3]
References
- ↑ 2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes
- ↑ Definition in Taber's Medical Dictionary
- ↑ Whyte C, Levin T, Harris BH (August 2008). "Early decisions in perforated appendicitis in children: lessons from a study of nonoperative management". J. Pediatr. Surg. 43 (8): 1459–63. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.11.032. PMID 18675635.