Tom presents today with a sore on his leg that won't heal. Dr. Jefferson notes a fever of 101. After a thorough examination and the appropriate tests, Tom is diagnosed with cyclic neutropenia. The coder should assign code(s):

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Cyclic neutropenia is a disorder of neutrophil production characterized by recurrent episodes of neutropenia. The diagnosis code for cyclic neutropenia is D70.4. Additionally, Tom has a fever of 101, which is coded as R50.81. Therefore, the coder should assign codes D70.4 and R50.81. The other codes listed (D70.1, T45.1X5A) are not appropriate for this diagnosis.

Tom Presents Today with a Sore on His Leg That