Patient has pancytopenia due to oral methotrexate,which is taken for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis,initial encounter.

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Pancytopenia is a condition in which all three types of blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) are decreased. Methotrexate is a medication that is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It can cause pancytopenia as a side effect. The correct code for this condition is D61.811 (Pancytopenia due to methotrexate). The correct code for rheumatoid arthritis is T45.1x5A (Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified). The correct code for oral administration is M06.9 (Oral administration).

Patient Has Pancytopenia Due to Oral Methotrexate,which Is Taken for Treatment