Acute myeloid leuk w multilin dysplasia, not achieve remis

This code signifies a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) characterized by abnormal development in at least two myeloid cell lines (granulocytic, monocytic, erythroid, or megakaryocytic). Importantly, the patient has not yet achieved remission from this aggressive hematologic malignancy.

This code is appropriate for patients newly diagnosed with AML with multilineage dysplasia, or for those whose disease has relapsed and they are currently undergoing treatment without having reached a state of remission. Documentation should clearly state the diagnosis of AML with multilineage dysplasia and confirm the absence of remission.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "multilineage dysplasia" to differentiate from other AML subtypes.
• Do not use this code if the patient has achieved remission; a different code for AML in remission would be appropriate.
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.