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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Breast Cyst

ICD-10 Coding for Breast Cyst

N60.01
N60.02
N60.09

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

Also Known as:
Mammary Cyst
Breast Lump
fibrocystic breast changes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Breast Cyst

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Breast Cyst

Use ICD-10 code N60.01 for solitary cyst of right breast, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Solitary cyst of right breast

Billable Code
N60.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ultrasound confirmation of anechoic cyst
  • • Physical exam noting solitary, mobile mass

Applicable To

  • • Unilateral right breast cyst

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Solitary cyst of left breast

Billable Code
N60.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ultrasound confirmation of anechoic cyst
  • • Physical exam noting solitary, mobile mass

Applicable To

  • • Unilateral left breast cyst

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Solitary cyst of unspecified breast

Billable Code
N60.09
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lack of specific laterality in documentation

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified breast cyst

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unless absolutely necessary due to lack of specificity.

Diffuse cystic mastopathy of right breast

Billable Code
N60.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Mammography showing clusters of microcysts

Applicable To

  • • Multiple cysts in right breast

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'diffuse' to differentiate from solitary cysts.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R92.8

Abnormal mammogram

Use if imaging prompted the diagnosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to code a breast cyst?

Use ICD-10 codes N60.01 for a solitary cyst in the right breast, N60.02 for the left, and N60.09 if unspecified. Ensure documentation specifies laterality and cyst type.

What is the ICD-10 code for a breast cyst?

The ICD-10 code for a solitary breast cyst is N60.01 for the right breast and N60.02 for the left breast. Use N60.09 if laterality is unspecified.

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