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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Breast Cancer with Metastasis

ICD-10 Coding for Breast Cancer with Metastasis

C50.911
C79.51

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

Also Known as:
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer with Mets
secondary breast cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Breast Cancer with Metastasis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Breast Cancer with Metastasis

Use ICD-10 code C50.911 for malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

Billable Code
C50.911
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Histological confirmation of breast cancer
  • • Imaging showing breast mass

Applicable To

  • • Breast cancer, right side

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented accurately.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Billable Code
C79.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing bone lesions
  • • Biopsy confirming metastatic disease

Applicable To

  • • Bone metastasis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies metastasis to bone.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.3

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

Use when documenting history of breast cancer.

Z79.81

Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels

Use when patient is on hormonal therapy for breast cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for breast cancer with bone metastasis?

The ICD-10 code for breast cancer with bone metastasis is C79.51, used alongside the primary breast cancer code.

How do you code metastatic breast cancer?

Code the primary breast cancer site (C50.xx) and the specific metastasis site, such as C79.51 for bone.

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