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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Breast Discharge

ICD-10 Coding for Breast Discharge

N64.52

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

Also Known as:
Nipple Discharge
Galactorrhea
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Breast Discharge

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

Use ICD-10 code N64.52 for nipple discharge, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nipple discharge

Billable Code
N64.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of spontaneous nipple discharge
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of discharge characteristics

Applicable To

  • • Unilateral nipple discharge
  • • Bilateral nipple discharge

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nature and laterality of the discharge.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R92.3

Mammographic density

Use when additional imaging is required due to dense breast tissue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for breast discharge?

The ICD-10 code for breast discharge is N64.52, used for unexplained nipple discharge without a confirmed etiology.

How should nipple discharge be documented?

Document nipple discharge by specifying laterality, discharge type (bloody, serous), and whether it is spontaneous or expressible.

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