Monocytic leukemia, unspecified in remission

This code signifies a type of leukemia characterized by an overproduction of monocytes, where the disease is currently in a state of remission. It indicates that the specific subtype of monocytic leukemia has not been further specified by the clinician.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states "monocytic leukemia in remission" without further specifying acute or chronic forms. This code is appropriate for patients who have undergone treatment and are currently free of active disease manifestations.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "in remission" to use this code; otherwise, an active disease code should be selected.
• Avoid using this code if the specific type of monocytic leukemia (e.g., acute, chronic) is documented; instead, choose a more specific code.
• Always sequence this code after any codes for the history of the primary malignancy, if applicable, to reflect the current remission status.