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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ductal Carcinoma

ICD-10 Coding for Ductal Carcinoma

C50.911
D05.10

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

Also Known as:
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
IDC
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ductal Carcinoma

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

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

clinical:
  • • Histological confirmation of invasive ductal carcinoma
  • • Imaging studies indicating malignancy
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific site documentation within the breast

Applicable To

  • • Invasive ductal carcinoma of unspecified site of right breast

Important Notes

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

Carcinoma in situ of unspecified breast

Billable Code
D05.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pathology report confirming DCIS
  • • Absence of invasive components

Applicable To

  • • Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of unspecified breast

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies in situ status to avoid confusion with invasive carcinoma.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.3

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

Use for patients with a history of breast cancer post-treatment.

Z08

Follow-up examination after treatment for malignant neoplasm

Use for follow-up visits post-DCIS treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ductal carcinoma?

The ICD-10 code for invasive ductal carcinoma is typically within the C50 range, while ductal carcinoma in situ is coded within the D05 range.

How do you code ductal carcinoma in situ?

Ductal carcinoma in situ is coded using the D05.0-D05.9 range, depending on the specific site and laterality.

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