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

ICD-10 Coding for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Left Breast

C50.312
C79.51

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code C50.312 for malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast

Billable Code
C50.312
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed invasive ductal carcinoma in the specified quadrant
documentation:
  • • Detailed pathology report with quadrant and laterality

Applicable To

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

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact quadrant and laterality.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Billable Code
C79.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging or biopsy confirming bone metastasis
  • • Primary breast cancer diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Bone metastasis from breast cancer

Important Notes

  • • Sequence before primary breast cancer code if treatment is focused on metastasis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z17.0

Estrogen receptor positive status

Use to indicate ER positive status in the tumor.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast, specifically in the upper-outer quadrant, is C50.312.

How do you document invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast?

Document invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast by specifying the quadrant, laterality, tumor size, and receptor status in clinical notes and pathology reports.

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