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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Breast Cancer (Right)

ICD-10 Coding for Breast Cancer (Right)

C50.011
C50.111

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for breast cancer (right) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Right Breast Carcinoma
Right Breast Malignancy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Breast Cancer (Right)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Breast Cancer (Right)

Use ICD-10 code C50.011 for malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast

Billable Code
C50.011
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirming malignancy
  • • Imaging showing tumor in nipple/areola region

Applicable To

  • • Paget's disease of nipple, right breast

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and specific site are documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast

Billable Code
C50.111
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirming malignancy in central portion
  • • Imaging showing tumor in central breast area

Applicable To

  • • Tumor in retroareolar region

Important Notes

  • • Document specific site and receptor status for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z08

Follow-up examination after treatment for malignant neoplasm

Use for follow-up visits post-treatment.

Z17.0

Estrogen receptor positive status

Use to indicate ER positive status from pathology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right breast cancer?

The ICD-10 code for right breast cancer varies by location, such as C50.011 for nipple/areola and C50.111 for the central portion.

How do you code breast cancer with metastasis?

Code the primary breast cancer first, followed by the metastatic site, e.g., C50.111 for primary and C79.51 for bone metastasis.

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