Acute monoblastic/monocytic leukemia, not achieve remission

This code signifies a rapidly progressing cancer of the blood and bone marrow characterized by an overproduction of immature monocytes (monoblasts and promonocytes). It specifically indicates that the patient has not yet achieved remission from this acute leukemia.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a new diagnosis of acute monoblastic/monocytic leukemia or a relapse where the patient is not in remission. This is appropriate for initial treatment phases or when treatment has failed to induce remission.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "not in remission" or implies active disease requiring treatment.
• Do not use if the patient is in remission, even if they are receiving maintenance therapy.
• Sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.