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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Breast Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Left Breast Cancer

C50.412
C50.212

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

Also Known as:
Left-sided Breast Cancer
Cancer of the Left Breast
left breast carcinoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Breast Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Breast Cancer

Use ICD-10 code C50.412 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
C50.412
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Histological confirmation of malignancy
  • • Imaging showing mass in upper-outer quadrant

Applicable To

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

Important Notes

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

Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast

Billable Code
C50.212
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Histological confirmation of malignancy
  • • Imaging showing mass in upper-inner quadrant

Applicable To

  • • Invasive ductal carcinoma of upper-inner quadrant, left breast

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and specific site are documented to avoid unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z17.0

Estrogen receptor positive status

Use to indicate ER-positive status of the tumor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left breast cancer?

The ICD-10 code for left breast cancer depends on the specific site, such as C50.412 for the upper-outer quadrant of the left breast.

How do you code left breast cancer with ER-positive status?

Use C50.412 for the specific site and add Z17.0 to indicate ER-positive status.

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