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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Mastectomy

ICD-10 Coding for Left Mastectomy

Z90.12
C50.212

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

Also Known as:
Left Breast Removal
Left Breast Mastectomy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Mastectomy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Mastectomy

Use ICD-10 code Z90.12 for acquired absence of left breast and nipple, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acquired absence of left breast and nipple

Billable Code
Z90.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Operative report must specify left breast removal.

Applicable To

  • • Post-mastectomy status of left breast

Important Notes

  • • Ensure proper sequencing with malignancy codes if applicable.

Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast

Billable Code
C50.212
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Breast cancer in the upper-inner quadrant of the left breast

Important Notes

  • • Ensure alignment with surgical procedure codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z40.00

Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms

Use when the mastectomy is prophylactic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left mastectomy?

The ICD-10 code for acquired absence of the left breast following mastectomy is Z90.12.

How do you code a prophylactic left mastectomy?

For a prophylactic left mastectomy, use Z40.00 for prophylactic surgery and Z90.12 for acquired absence of the left breast.

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