Myeloid leukemia, unspecified in remission

This code signifies a diagnosis of myeloid leukemia where the specific type (e.g., acute, chronic) is not documented, and the patient is currently in a state of remission. Remission indicates that the signs and symptoms of the leukemia have significantly decreased or disappeared, often due to successful treatment.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states "myeloid leukemia in remission" without further specification of the leukemia's subtype. This applies to patients who have undergone treatment and are now experiencing a period of disease inactivity. Documentation must explicitly state "in remission."

• Do not use this code if the specific type of myeloid leukemia (e.g., acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia) is documented; instead, use the more specific code for that type in remission.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "in remission." If the patient is still actively undergoing treatment or has active disease, a different code is appropriate.
• This code is typically a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the history of the malignancy if applicable, or as a primary diagnosis if the encounter is solely for monitoring the remission.