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

ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Breast Cancer

C50.911
C78.7

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

Also Known as:
Stage IV Breast Cancer
Advanced Breast Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Breast Cancer

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

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

  • • Document laterality and specific site of breast cancer.

Applicable To

  • • Breast cancer, NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver

Billable Code
C78.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • CT scan showing liver lesions
  • • Elevated liver function tests

Applicable To

  • • Liver metastasis

Important Notes

  • • Sequence secondary code before primary if focus is on metastasis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z17.0

Estrogen receptor positive status

Use when hormone receptor status influences treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for metastatic breast cancer varies by site: C78.7 for liver, C79.51 for bone, and C79.31 for brain metastases.

How do you code metastatic breast cancer?

Code the primary site (C50.-) and add secondary codes for metastatic sites like C78.7 for liver or C79.51 for bone.

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