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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Breast Cyst

N60.02
N60.12
N63.2

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

Also Known as:
Cyst in left breast
Left breast lump
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Breast Cyst

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

Use ICD-10 code N60.02 for solitary cyst of left breast, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Solitary cyst of left breast

Billable Code
N60.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed solitary cyst via imaging
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify 'solitary cyst' and laterality

Applicable To

  • • Single fluid-filled lesion in left breast

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms solitary nature before using this code.

Diffuse cystic mastopathy of left breast

Billable Code
N60.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging showing multiple cysts
  • • Diffuse cystic changes

Applicable To

  • • Multiple cysts in left breast

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies multiple cysts.

Unspecified lump in left breast

Non-Billable
N63.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Physical exam noting lump
  • • Pending imaging results

Applicable To

  • • Palpable mass in left breast

Important Notes

  • • Use as a placeholder until further diagnostic confirmation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R92.2

Inconclusive mammogram

Use when mammogram results are inconclusive and further imaging is required.

19000

Cyst aspiration

Use when aspiration of cyst is performed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a solitary cyst in the left breast?

The ICD-10 code for a solitary cyst in the left breast is N60.02, used when imaging confirms a single cyst.

How do you code multiple cysts in the left breast?

For multiple cysts in the left breast, use ICD-10 code N60.12, indicating diffuse cystic mastopathy.

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