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

ICD-10 Coding for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

C50.911
C50.312

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Invasive 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:
  • • Confirmed invasive ductal carcinoma on biopsy
documentation:
  • • Laterality and quadrant not specified

Applicable To

  • • Invasive ductal carcinoma of right breast

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast

Billable Code
C50.312
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirming invasive ductal carcinoma
documentation:
  • • Imaging showing tumor in upper outer quadrant

Applicable To

  • • Invasive ductal carcinoma of left upper outer quadrant

Important Notes

  • • Document specific quadrant to ensure accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

C79.81

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Use when there is documented metastasis to bone.

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when patient is receiving chemotherapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast is C50.911, and for the left upper outer quadrant, it is C50.312.

How do you code metastatic breast cancer to bone?

For metastatic breast cancer to bone, use C79.81 for the bone metastasis and the appropriate C50 code for the primary breast cancer.

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