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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Breast Carcinoma

ICD-10 Coding for Right Breast Carcinoma

C50.411
C79.51

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

Also Known as:
Right Breast Cancer
Carcinoma of Right Breast
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Breast Carcinoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Breast Carcinoma

Use ICD-10 code C50.411 for malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

Billable Code
C50.411
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed malignancy in specified quadrant via imaging or biopsy.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must include laterality and specific quadrant.

Applicable To

  • • Invasive ductal carcinoma of upper-outer quadrant

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact quadrant and laterality.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Billable Code
C79.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • CT or PET scan showing bone lesions
  • • Elevated alkaline phosphatase levels

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic bone cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure correct sequencing when coding for treatment of metastasis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z17.0

Estrogen receptor positive status

Use to indicate ER+ status confirmed by testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right breast carcinoma?

The ICD-10 code for right breast carcinoma, specifically in the upper-outer quadrant, is C50.411.

How do you code metastatic breast cancer to bone?

Metastatic breast cancer to bone is coded as C79.51, with the primary breast cancer code also included.

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