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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Breast Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

ICD-10 Coding for Breast Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

C50.411
C50.412

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

Also Known as:
Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma
IDC
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Breast Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Breast Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Use ICD-10 code C50.411 for malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

Billable Code
C50.411
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirms invasive ductal carcinoma in specified quadrant
documentation:
  • • Laterality and quadrant are specified in the medical record

Applicable To

  • • Invasive ductal carcinoma of the right upper-outer quadrant

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and exact location within the breast.

Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast

Billable Code
C50.412
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirms invasive ductal carcinoma in specified quadrant
documentation:
  • • Laterality and quadrant are specified in the medical record

Applicable To

  • • Invasive ductal carcinoma of the left upper-outer quadrant

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and exact location within the breast.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

C79.51

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Use when there is documented metastasis to the bone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast?

The ICD-10 code for invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast depends on the location and laterality, such as C50.411 for the right upper-outer quadrant.

How is breast invasive ductal carcinoma documented?

Documentation should include laterality, quadrant, histology, and biomarker status (ER/PR/HER2) for accurate coding and treatment planning.

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