A 5-year-old boy was noted to have abnormal blood counts on preschool exam and was sent for admission to the hospital. A percutaneous bone marrow biopsy was performed. The mother stated that her son has been tired lately and does seem to bruise easily. Patient received red blood cell and platelet transfusions.Final Diagnosis: Idiopathic aplastic anemia Procedure: Transfusions via peripheral vein
Bone marrow biopsy, left iliac crest

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The correct diagnosis code for idiopathic aplastic anemia is D61.3. The procedure codes for a bone marrow biopsy via percutaneous approach of the left iliac crest is 07DR3ZX, and for transfusions via peripheral vein, the correct codes are 30233N1 for red blood cells and 30233R1 for platelets.

A 5-Year-Old Boy Was Noted to Have Abnormal Blood Counts